X-cat-ik

//ˈʃkɑtik// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 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, […]"

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"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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