x-cat-ik
/ˈʃkɑtik/
x-cat-ik noun: a spicy yellow chili pepper used in Yucatecan cuisine.
Noun
x-cat-ik
- A spicy yellow chili pepper used in Yucatecan cuisine.
- 4 x-cat-ik chiles or a mild yellow pepper, broiled and left whole
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- 4 x-cat-ik chiles or a mild yellow pepper, broiled and left whole
Forms of x-cat-ik
| alternative form | xcatik |
|---|---|
| alternative form | xcat'ik |
| alternative form | xcat-ik |
Origin of x-cat-ik
From Yucatec Maya xkat-ik; -ik means “chili pepper”.
Questions about x-cat-ik
- What does x-cat-ik mean?
- X-cat-ik means a spicy yellow chili pepper used in Yucatecan cuisine.
- What part of speech is x-cat-ik?
- X-cat-ik is a noun.
- How do you pronounce x-cat-ik?
- X-cat-ik is pronounced /ˈʃkɑtik/.
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