ghost pepper
noun
variants
or less commonly ghost chili
plural ghost peppers also ghost chilis
: a small, extremely hot chili pepper of southern Asia that is a hybrid between two species (Capsicum chinensis and Capsicum frutescens)
… the aforementioned potstickers come with a lethal house-made sauce of habaneros and ghost peppers (I managed one tiny spoonful before my tongue went numb).—
Phil Vettel
Phil VettelGhost pepper, a name for the bhut jolokia grown mainly in northeast India, is so powerful that the Indian military announced earlier this year that it was going to "weaponize" the peppers for hand grenades.—Florence Fabricant
Florence Fabricantcalled also bhut jolokia
Examples of ghost pepper in a Sentence
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The promotion includes the choice of either Popeyes’ new ghost pepper sandwich, the classic or spicy sandwich.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Rounding out the seven flavors is spicy ghost pepper.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
The May 5 special is the Spicy Ghost Rita made with Agave Ghost Tequila Blanco infused with ghost pepper and paired with fresh lime agave.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2024
The Scoville scale ranges from standard bell peppers with no capsaicin to ghost peppers and the Trinidad scorpion, the spiciest chilies.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Seek out risks Don’t walk down dark alleys at night or order ghost peppers on your next burrito.
—Mary C. Murphy, Fortune Well, 19 Mar. 2024
Bhut jolokia, or 'ghost pepper,' earned the Guinness World Records title in 2007 but has since been replaced by the painfully fiery Carolina Reaper.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
The chain is launching five different flavors as permanent menu additions: ghost pepper, sweet n’ spicy, honey BBQ wings, roasted garlic parmesan and signature hot.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
Flavors include cinnamon, lavender, lemon, ghost pepper, bourbon and more.
Details: Order online for shipment anywhere or visit a local retailer.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Rounding out the seven flavors is spicy ghost pepper.
—Antonia Debianchi, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
The May 5 special is the Spicy Ghost Rita made with Agave Ghost Tequila Blanco infused with ghost pepper and paired with fresh lime agave.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2024
The Scoville scale ranges from standard bell peppers with no capsaicin to ghost peppers and the Trinidad scorpion, the spiciest chilies.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Seek out risks Don’t walk down dark alleys at night or order ghost peppers on your next burrito.
—Mary C. Murphy, Fortune Well, 19 Mar. 2024
Bhut jolokia, or 'ghost pepper,' earned the Guinness World Records title in 2007 but has since been replaced by the painfully fiery Carolina Reaper.
—Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2024
The chain is launching five different flavors as permanent menu additions: ghost pepper, sweet n’ spicy, honey BBQ wings, roasted garlic parmesan and signature hot.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
Flavors include cinnamon, lavender, lemon, ghost pepper, bourbon and more.
Details: Order online for shipment anywhere or visit a local retailer.
—Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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