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negro pepper

/ˈniːɡrəʊ ˈpepə/

Traducción: Término obsoleto y ofensivo usado históricamente para referirse a la especia «granos del paraíso» (Aframomum melegueta), originaria de África occidental. Se considera racialmente despectivo y no se utiliza en contextos modernos.

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/ˈniːɡrəʊ ˈpepə/informalculinaryobsoleto
  • esTérmino obsoleto y ofensivo usado históricamente para referirse a la especia «granos del paraíso» (Aframomum melegueta), originaria de África occidental. Se considera racialmente despectivo y no se utiliza en contextos modernos.

An outdated and offensive term historically used to refer to the spice grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta), native to West Africa. The term is considered racially derogatory and is no longer used in modern contexts.

  1. B2formal

    A spice derived from the seeds of the Xylopia aethiopica tree, native to West Africa, used for its pungent, peppery flavor.

    esPimienta de Etiopía

    • Negro pepper is often used in West African soups and stews.
    • The seeds of negro pepper are ground and added to dishes for a spicy kick.
    • Some people use negro pepper as a substitute for black pepper.