Hypernyms for "pepper"
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bell pepper
bird pepper
black pepper
Capsicum annuum cerasiforme
Capsicum annuum conoides
Capsicum annuum grossum
Capsicum annuum longum
Capsicum baccatum
Capsicum frutescens
Capsicum frutescens baccatum
cayenne
cayenne pepper
cherry pepper
chili pepper
chilli pepper
cone pepper
hot pepper
jalapeno
long pepper
paprika
pimento
pimiento
sweet pepper
sweet pepper plant
tabasco pepper
tabasco plant
white pepper
What are hypernyms?
Hypernyms are words with a broader meaning that includes the meaning of the original word. For example, "animal" is a hypernym of "dog" because a dog is a type of animal.
Think of hypernyms as "umbrella terms" or categories that include the original word.