🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

페리페리 소스

Pronunciation / Transliteration: peri peri soseu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Peri-Peri-Sauce/ˈpɛriˌpɛri sɔs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"구운 치킨은 페리페리 소스와 함께 제공됩니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A spicy sauce made from chili peppers, often used as a marinade or condiment.

    "The grilled chicken was served with a side of peri-peri sauce for an extra kick."
  2. 2

    A sauce that typically includes ingredients such as garlic, lemon, and vinegar, in addition to chili peppers.

    "She prepared a homemade peri-peri sauce to accompany the prawns."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'peri-peri' originates from the Swahili word 'piri-piri', which refers to a type of chili pepper. The sauce itself is believed to have been popularized in the 20th century, particularly in Southern Africa, where it was used in Portuguese cuisine, reflecting a blend of cultural influences.

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