Korean

고추

고추
Meaning: chili pepper
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

This stew is spicy because it has a lot of chili peppers in it.
청양은 고추와 구기자로 유명한 고장이다.
Cheongyang is a place famous for peppers and goji berries.
할머니는 마당에 멍석을 깔고 고추를 말리셨다.
Grandmother spread a straw mat in the yard and dried chili peppers.

Usage Notes

A common ingredient in Korean cuisine, known for its spicy flavor. The word can also colloquially refer to a little boy's penis.

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