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Etymology

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Borrowed from Italian peperoncini.

Noun

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peperoncini (uncountable)

  1. A spicy variety of pepper used in Greek and Italian cuisine.
    • 2007 February 21, “Recipe: Zappa Family Spaghetti Sauce”, in New York Times[1]:
      Stir in sugar, parsley and peperoncini.

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Italian

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Noun

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peperoncini m

  1. plural of peperoncino