Pequin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pequin is a noun meaning A small, hot, citrusy and nutty chili pepper cultivar.
Meaning
A small, hot, citrusy and nutty chili pepper cultivar.
Example Sentences
[A] chile that grows wild along the Mexico–U.S. border, pequins are itty-bitty—and fiercely hot! It's rare to find them fresh. The dried form is available in specialty stores; […]
... chili pequins, which come with a handwritten warning : 'fiery little devils.' I have a small bag of pequins in the pantry I haven't even used in a recipe yet, but somehow I feel a little safer knowing they're there.
... chile peppers—Thais and Malaysians prefer cayennes and bird peppers; Caribbeans enjoy habaneros; Mexicans choose poblanos, jalapenos, and serranos; and Peruvians like ajis, rocotos, and pequins. Chile blends are prized not only for[…]
Word Forms
- pequins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include picquet, piquet, quin, peine, quinones.
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