Meaning of the word "chili pepper" in English

What does "chili pepper" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chili pepper

US /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpep.ər/
UK /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpep.ər/

Noun

the fruit of a plant of the capsicum family, especially a small, hot-tasting variety of capsicum, used in cooking

Example:
Add a finely chopped chili pepper to the sauce for extra heat.
Some people can't handle the heat of a raw chili pepper.