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Capsicum
Bell Pepper | Cayenne Pepper | Chili Pepper | Chilli Pepper | Green Pepper | Jalapeno Pepper | Paprika | Pimiento | Red Pepper | Bell Peppers | Cayenne Peppers | Chili Peppers | Chilli Peppers | Green Peppers | Jalapeno Peppers | Pepper, Bell | Pepper, Cayenne
A plant genus of the family SOLANACEAE. The hot peppers yield CAPSAICIN, which activates vanilloid receptors. Several varieties have sweet or pungent edible fruits that are used as vegetables when fresh and spices when the pods are dried. |
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