piman

/pɪmɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of chili pepper native to the Americas, particularly popular in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

“The chef added diced piman peppers to the salsa for extra flavor.”

2. verb

To peel or remove the skin of a piman pepper.

“You need to piman the peppers before adding them to the recipe.”

Synonyms

  • Anaheim pepper
  • New Mexican pepper

Antonyms

  • bell pepper