shichimi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Japanese spice mixture based on coarsely ground red chili pepper.

Word forms

shichimi

Etymology

From Japanese 七味 (shichimi, “seven flavors”), short for 七味唐辛子 (shichimi tōgarashi, literally “seven-flavor chili pepper”).

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