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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPiri-piri
/ˌpɪə.riˈpɪə.ri/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A very small, extremely hot variety of chili pepper originating in Africa, belonging to the species Capsicum frutescens.
"The recipe calls for finely chopped piri-piri to give the marinade its signature kick." - 2
A spicy sauce or condiment made from crushed piri-piri chilis, oil, vinegar, and various aromatics.
"He brushed the chicken generously with piri-piri before grilling it over an open flame."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Ronga language of southern Mozambique, where 'piri' translates to 'pepper'. The reduplicated form was popularized globally through Portuguese trade and colonial influence in Africa, eventually establishing itself in international culinary lexicon as a descriptor for fiery chili varieties and sauces.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Piri-piri" is said worldwide
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piment piri-piri
Transliteration: pee-mahn pee-ree-pee-ree
"Ajoutez du piment piri-piri pour relever le plat."
Piri-Piri
Transliteration: pee-ree pee-ree
"Die scharfe Piri-Piri-Soße passt perfekt zum Hähnchen."
piri-piri
Transliteration: pee-ree pee-ree
"Il pollo al piri-piri è un piatto molto speziato."
piri-piri
Transliteration: pee-ree pee-ree
"La salsa piri-piri es famosa por su picante intenso."
piri-piri
Transliteration: pee-ree pee-ree
"O frango à guilda com molho piri-piri é delicioso."
पिरी-पिरी मिर्च
Transliteration: piri-piri mirch
"यह सॉस पिरी-पिरी मिर्च से बनाई जाती है।"
非洲鸟眼辣椒
Transliteration: fēizhōu niǎoyǎn làjiāo
"这种辣椒酱含有极辣的非洲鸟眼辣椒。"
피리피리 고추
Transliteration: piri-piri gochu
"피리피리 소스는 매운맛으로 유명합니다."
ピリピリ
Transliteration: piri-piri
"ピリピリソースはチキン料理によく合います。"
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