(n.) A genus of plants of many species, producing capsules or dry berries of various forms, which have an exceedingly pungent, biting taste, and when ground form the red or Cayenne pepper of commerce.
Thesaurus Entries
Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, allspice, anchovies, angelica, applesauce, basil, bell pepper, black pepper, borage, burnet, caper, capsicum, caraway seeds, cardamom, catsup, celery salt, chervil, chili, chili sauce, chili vinegar, chives, chutney, cinnamon, cloves, condiments, coriander, cranberry sauce, cubeb, cumin, curry, dahl sauce, dill, dillseed, duck sauce, fagara, fennel, file, five spice powder, flavor, flavorer, flavoring, garlic, garlic butter, garlic powder, garlic salt, ginger, green pepper, hedge garlic, horseradish, hyssop, leek, mace, marinade, marjoram, mayonnaise, mint, mustard, nutmeg, onion, onion salt, oregano, paprika, parsley, pepper, peppercorn, peppermint, piccalilli, pickle, pimento, pimpernel, potherb, radish, red pepper, relish, saffron, sage, salad dressing, salt, sauce-alone, savory, seasoned salt, seasoner, seasoning, sesame oil, sesame seeds, shallot, soy, soy sauce, spice, star anise, tarragon, tartar sauce, thyme, tomato paste, turmeric, vanilla, vinegar, white pepper
