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单词 alligator pepper
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Definition of alligator pepper in English:

alligator pepper

noun

  • The capsules or aromatic seeds of the West African plant Aframomum melegueta (family Zingiberaceae), used in some cultures either whole or as a powder to make a hot and pungent spice; also called grains of paradise.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Church Missionary Intelligencer.

Definition of alligator pepper in US English:

alligator pepper

noun

  • The capsules or aromatic seeds of the West African plant Aframomum melegueta (family Zingiberaceae), used in some cultures either whole or as a powder to make a hot and pungent spice; also called grains of paradise.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Church Missionary Intelligencer.
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