noun
capsicum; chili pepper; cayenne; red pepper
Italian loanword referring to small, hot chili peppers, often used in cooking. In Japanese, it commonly appears in the context of Italian cuisine, especially pasta dishes like ペペロンチーノ.
from Italian peperoncini
See also: ペペロンチーノ
ペペロンチーニを刻んでパスタに入れる。
Chop the peperoncini and add them to the pasta.