Word
anaheim
Phoneticsana·heim
/ˈænəˌhaɪm/
Definitions
01city in California
n. a large city in southern California, most famous for the Disneyland theme park.
n. a major city located in Orange County, California, known as a hub for tourism and professional sports.
“We spent three days in Anaheim so the kids could visit the theme parks.”
“The convention was held in Anaheim, taking advantage of the city's extensive hotel infrastructure and proximity to Los Angeles.”
02type of pepper
n. a long, mild green pepper often used in cooking, especially in Mexican-style food.
n. a mild variety of the New Mexico chile pepper, typically long and tapering in shape.
“The recipe calls for one chopped Anaheim pepper to add flavor without too much heat.”
“Anaheim peppers are frequently used for chiles rellenos because their thick walls hold up well during the stuffing and frying process.”
Technical
Usage
Often capitalized when referring to the specific cultivar, though sometimes written in lowercase in culinary contexts.
Synonyms
Etymology
Borrowed from German Anaheim (literally “home of Ana”). Likely a reference to the local Santa Ana River.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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