spicy

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a sharp, pungent flavor, caused by various organic compounds, especially capsaicin.

  - "The curry is too spicy for me."
  - "He enjoys eating spicy food."
  - "The jalapeno pepper is very spicy."

• verb

  Adding spiciness to food.

  - "I like to spice up my meals."
  - "Can you spice this dish for me?"

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Synonyms

hot , piquant , spicy-hot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spicy
tangy , angry , dangly , bangy

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Variants

List of all variants of spicy that leads to same result
spicier , spiciest , spicily , spiciness , spicinesses , spicy

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Etymology

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The term 'spicy' comes from the Latin word 'piciare', meaning 'to lick' or 'to tickle'. This refers to the sensation of heat and tingling on the tongue and lips caused by capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their spiciness.

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Trivia

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1. The world's hottest pepper is the Pepper X, which registers over 3 million on the Scoville Scale.

2. Some people believe that eating spicy food can help boost metabolism and aid in weight loss.

3. The Scoville Scale was originally developed using a solution of sugar water and diluted capsaicin, with tasters rating the heat level until they could no longer detect it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Capsaicin: A compound found in chili peppers that gives them their spiciness. It is a vanilloid receptor agonist that causes a burning sensation on the tongue and lips.

2. Scoville Scale: A measurement of the spiciness of chili peppers, named after Wilbur Scoville, who developed the scale in 1912. The scale measures the amount of capsaicin in a pepper, with higher numbers indicating greater spiciness.

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Culture

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Spiciness is a significant aspect of many cuisines around the world, including Indian, Mexican, Thai, Chinese, and Korean. It is often used to enhance the flavors of dishes and add excitement to the dining experience.

How to Memorize "spicy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red, spicy pepper in front of you. Visualize the heat radiating from it and the tingling sensation it would cause on your tongue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spicy' with the sensation of heat and the taste of chili peppers. Think of a favorite spicy dish or meal to help remember the definition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Spicy peppers make my eyes weep' or 'Sizzling spices spark excitement' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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