x-cat-ik

English

Alternative forms

• xcatik
• xcat'ik
• xcat-ik

Etymology

From Yucatec Maya xkat-ik; -ik means "chili pepper".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʃkɑtik/, /ˈʃkæt-/, /-ɪk/

Noun

x-cat-ik

1. A spicy yellow chili pepper used in Yucatecan cuisine.
   • 2013 October 20, Diana Kennedy, My Mexico: A Culinary Odyssey with Recipes, University of Texas Press, →ISBN:

     4 x-cat-ik chiles or a mild yellow pepper, broiled and left whole
     Grind the cumin, peppercorns, and oregano together in a coffee or spice grinder. Crush the garlic, add the ground spices,  […]