swahili [noun]

Pilipili ya mbuzi

Maana (Definition)

An extremely hot cultivar of chili pepper favored for spicy coastal sauces.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

scotch bonnet pepper / habanero

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pilipili kali

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Culinary Botany

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mpishi aliweka pilipili ya mbuzi moja tu kwenye mchuzi kwa sababu ya ukali."

Translation: The chef placed just one scotch bonnet pepper in the sauce due to its heat.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Sarafu ya pilipili Ladha ya mchuzi ni chumvi Chakula