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CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Vegetable Crop Production
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- red cluster pepper
1, record 1, English, red%20cluster%20pepper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Relating to its form. 2, record 1, English, - red%20cluster%20pepper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Production légumière
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- piment à bouquet rouge
1, record 1, French, piment%20%C3%A0%20bouquet%20rouge
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Vegetable Crop Production
- Botany
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- long redpepper
1, record 2, English, long%20redpepper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chili pepper 2, record 2, English, chili%20pepper
correct, see observation
- cayenne pepper 1, record 2, English, cayenne%20pepper
correct
- piment 1, record 2, English, piment
correct
- pimento 1, record 2, English, pimento
correct
- tobasco pepper 1, record 2, English, tobasco%20pepper
- hot pepper 3, record 2, English, hot%20pepper
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
chili pepper: The genus is generally considered to contain only one species, Capsicum frutescens, with many varieties. ... The chili pepper (C. f. longum) bears long, tapering, usually pungent, red or yellow fruits, 4 to 10 inches (10 to 25 cm) in length. Dried chili peppers are ground to make cayenne pepper, or red pepper, seasoning. 2, record 2, English, - long%20redpepper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A long red, or yellow variety of Capsicum frutescens with a sharp, pungent flavor, used in flavoring, condiments etc. It is the source of cayenne pepper. 3, record 2, English, - long%20redpepper
Record 2, Key term(s)
- long pepper
- Capsicum frutescens var. longum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Production légumière
- Botanique
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poivre de Cayenne
1, record 2, French, poivre%20de%20Cayenne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Poivre de Cayenne 2, record 2, French, Poivre%20de%20Cayenne
correct, masculine noun
- piment frustescent 1, record 2, French, piment%20frustescent
correct, masculine noun
- piment enragé 3, record 2, French, piment%20enrag%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- Piment enragé 4, record 2, French, Piment%20enrag%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- Piment de Cayenne 2, record 2, French, Piment%20de%20Cayenne
correct, masculine noun
- piment de Cayenne 5, record 2, French, piment%20de%20Cayenne
correct, masculine noun
- Pilipili 2, record 2, French, Pilipili
correct
- Poivre long 4, record 2, French, Poivre%20long
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Piment. Fruits de diverses plantes de la famille des Solanées, dont les principaux sont : [...] Le piment frutescent [...] originaire d'Amérique, appelé aussi piment enragé ou poivre de Cayenne [...] 1, record 2, French, - poivre%20de%20Cayenne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poivre long : «Poivre long» est donné par QUENC comme synonyme de «piment enragé», mais d'après LAGAS, il s'agit d'une autre espèce. Aucune autre source française n'a pu confirmer ou infirmer cette synonymie. 6, record 2, French, - poivre%20de%20Cayenne
Record 2, Key term(s)
- piment long
- Capsicum frutescens var. longum
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Producción hortícola
- Botánica
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pimiento de Cayenna
1, record 2, Spanish, pimiento%20de%20Cayenna
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pimiento de la India 1, record 2, Spanish, pimiento%20de%20la%20India
masculine noun
- pimiento de Guinea 1, record 2, Spanish, pimiento%20de%20Guinea
masculine noun
- Capsicum frutescen longum 1, record 2, Spanish, Capsicum%20frutescen%20longum
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Vegetable Crop Production
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hot cherry pepper
1, record 3, English, hot%20cherry%20pepper
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bird cherry pepper 2, record 3, English, bird%20cherry%20pepper
correct
- red cherry pepper 3, record 3, English, red%20cherry%20pepper
correct
- Hungarian cherry pepper 4, record 3, English, Hungarian%20cherry%20pepper
correct
- Creole cherry pepper 2, record 3, English, Creole%20cherry%20pepper
correct
- cherry pepper 5, record 3, English, cherry%20pepper
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
So named because of their resemblance to cherries, red cherry peppers are deep orange to bright red at maturity. Nearly spherical, slender long stems hold these cherrylike beauties proudly above the foliage of the plant. Ranging from mild to fairly hot, some are quite sweet. They may be small or large and either erect or pendent. Producing smooth rich dark green leaves, this lovely plant is often grown as an ornamental, as well as for its fiery fruit. Cherry peppers are never dried. 3, record 3, English, - hot%20cherry%20pepper
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Production légumière
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- piment cerise
1, record 3, French, piment%20cerise
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- piment cerise rouge 2, record 3, French, piment%20cerise%20rouge
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Piment cerise (assez doux, 1-3, parfois brûlant, 6-7). Comme le fruit auquel il ressemble, il est parfois d'un beau rouge écarlate, avec une chair épaisse. En principe, plus sa couleur est claire (rosé ou jaune pâle), moins il est fort. On le trouve surtout en Hongrie et en Europe de l'Est. Souvent conservé dans du vinaigre, il est utilisé dans les salades et les salsas. 1, record 3, French, - piment%20cerise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En forme de cerise de 3,7 cm (1 1/2 pouce) de diamètre. Fruit vert foncé devenant écarlate. Saveur très piquante. Plant de 65 à 72 cm (26 à 29 pouces) et très productif. 3, record 3, French, - piment%20cerise
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Producción hortícola
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- piment cerasiforme
1, record 3, Spanish, piment%20cerasiforme
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- cerecilla 1, record 3, Spanish, cerecilla
feminine noun
- pimiento de cerecilla 1, record 3, Spanish, pimiento%20de%20cerecilla
feminine noun
- guindilla 1, record 3, Spanish, guindilla
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Christmas pepper
1, record 4, English, Christmas%20pepper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ornamental pepper 2, record 4, English, ornamental%20pepper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- piment commun
1, record 4, French, piment%20commun
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- piment frutescent 1, record 4, French, piment%20frutescent
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- chilli
1, record 5, English, chilli
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- chili 2, record 5, English, chili
correct
- Capsicum frutescens 1, record 5, English, Capsicum%20frutescens
Latin
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The dried pod of red pepper, a very hot seasoning. 2, record 5, English, - chilli
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The smaller the chili and the thinner its flesh, the more elongated its shape, and the sharper the end, the hotter it will be. 1, record 5, English, - chilli
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chile
1, record 5, French, chile
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chili 1, record 5, French, chili
correct, masculine noun
- Capsicum frutescens 2, record 5, French, Capsicum%20frutescens
Latin
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Especias y condimentos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ají
1, record 5, Spanish, aj%C3%AD
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- ají picante 2, record 5, Spanish, aj%C3%AD%20picante
correct, masculine noun, Venezuela
- chile 3, record 5, Spanish, chile
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Spices and Condiments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cayenne pepper
1, record 6, English, cayenne%20pepper
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ground red pepper 2, record 6, English, ground%20red%20pepper
correct
- red pepper 3, record 6, English, red%20pepper
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Made from a type of red chilli pepper said to be native to Cayenne in French Guyana, other seeds, salt and spices are often added to the powder in its commercial form. It is very pungent and thus should be used sparingly. It is used in curries, white sauces, soups, stews, with smoked fish, oysters, shrimps, whitebait and cooked cheese. 4, record 6, English, - cayenne%20pepper
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with the spice of the same family called "Chilli" or Chili" which is a type of red pepper made from dried ground or flaked chili peppers [often called chilli powder and used in making Chili con carne]. 5, record 6, English, - cayenne%20pepper
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Capsicum frutescens
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Épices et condiments
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- piment de Cayenne
1, record 6, French, piment%20de%20Cayenne
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- poivre de Cayenne 2, record 6, French, poivre%20de%20Cayenne
correct, masculine noun
- cayenne 3, record 6, French, cayenne
correct, masculine noun
- pili-pili 1, record 6, French, pili%2Dpili
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Relever un mets d'une pointe de cayenne. 4, record 6, French, - piment%20de%20Cayenne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cayenne : Poivre rouge, préparé à partir de piments desséchés et réduits en poudre, de saveur très piquante, utilisé comme condiment. 4, record 6, French, - piment%20de%20Cayenne
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] l'appellation poivre rouge est à éviter. 5, record 6, French, - piment%20de%20Cayenne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Especias y condimentos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- pimentón picante
1, record 6, Spanish, piment%C3%B3n%20picante
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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