X-cat-ik
//ˈʃkɑtik// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A spicy yellow chili pepper used in Yucatecan cuisine.
"4 x-cat-ik chiles or a mild yellow pepper, broiled and left whole Grind the cumin, peppercorns, and oregano together in a coffee or spice grinder. Crush the garlic, add the ground spices, […]"
Example
More examples"4 x-cat-ik chiles or a mild yellow pepper, broiled and left whole Grind the cumin, peppercorns, and oregano together in a coffee or spice grinder. Crush the garlic, add the ground spices, […]"
Etymology
From Yucatec Maya xkat-ik; -ik means “chili pepper”.
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