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long pepper

/lɒŋ ˈpɛpə/

Traducción: Planta tropical (Piper longum) cuyos frutos secos en espiga se usan como especia y en medicina tradicional; tiene un sabor picante y ligeramente dulce, similar a la pimienta negra pero más ardiente.

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/lɒŋ ˈpɛpə/C1formalculinary
  • esPlanta tropical (Piper longum) cuyos frutos secos en espiga se usan como especia y en medicina tradicional; tiene un sabor picante y ligeramente dulce, similar a la pimienta negra pero más ardiente.

A tropical plant (Piper longum) whose dried fruit spikes are used as a spice and in traditional medicine, known for its pungent, slightly sweet flavor similar to but hotter than black pepper.

  1. C1formal

    A flowering vine from the Piperaceae family, cultivated for its long, slender fruit spikes which are dried and used as a spice, similar to but distinct from black pepper.

    esPimienta larga

    • Long pepper was a popular spice in ancient Roman cuisine.
    • The recipe calls for a pinch of ground long pepper for a complex heat.
    • Long pepper has a slightly sweeter and more pungent flavor than black pepper.