Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun red_pepper

2 senses of red pepper

Sense 1
cayenne, cayenne pepper, red pepper -- (ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum)
       => flavorer, flavourer, flavoring, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning -- (something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts)

Sense 2
tabasco, red pepper -- (very hot red peppers; usually long and thin; some very small)
       => hot pepper -- (any of various pungent capsicum fruits)