piment
- A type of hot chili pepper used as a spice or flavoring in cooking, especially in Caribbean, Latin American, and French cuisines. It is often dried and ground into a powder or used fresh to add heat and flavor to dishes. nounThe recipe calls for a teaspoon of piment to give the stew its characteristic spiciness.She added fresh piment to the salsa for an extra kick.
- In some contexts, 'piment' can also refer to a spicy or hot seasoning made from dried chili peppers, or to a dish flavored with such peppers. nounThe sauce was made with piment, giving it a fiery taste.He enjoys dishes that are heavily seasoned with piment for their bold flavor.