高麗胡椒

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Japanese

Kanji in this term
こう
Grade: 2
れい
Grade: S
Jinmeiyō Hyōgaiji
on'yomi irregular

Etymology

From Korean 高麗 (Goryeo, Korea) + 胡椒 (koshō, pepper). Compare Japanese and Okinawan くさ (kusa, grass).

Pronunciation

Noun

高麗胡椒(コウレイグス) (kōreigusu

  1. Capsicum, chili pepper
  2. Cayenne pepper
  3. Alternative form of コーレーグス