anaheim
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈænəˌhaɪm// ana·heim
n. a long, curved chili pepper that is bright red when dried and green when fresh. You often see it in Mexican food or as a decoration on Christmas trees.
n. a variety of Capsicum annuum, typically long and curved, used as a culinary ingredient or dried for decoration. Often associated with Mexican cuisine.
The recipe calls for two dried anaheim peppers.
She added a sliced anaheim pepper to the salsa for a mild, fruity heat.
The dish balanced the smoky depth of chipotle with the gentle, grassy warmth of fresh anaheim peppers, creating a layered flavor profile.
Borrowed from German Anaheim (literally “home of Ana”). Likely a reference to the local Santa Ana River.