noun
morita
Morita (noun) means a reddish-brown variety of the chipotle chili pepper. Example: “The recipe called for morita chiles instead of the smokier mora variety.”
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A reddish-brown variety of the chipotle chili pepper.
"The recipe called for morita chiles instead of the smokier mora variety."
How to use morita
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of smoked, dried chili pepper, a reddish-brown relative of the more common chipotle.
Common pairings
morita chiles
morita pepper
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Word forms
- Plural
- moritas
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 森田 (Morita).
Rhymes for morita
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What does “morita” mean?
The word “morita” means a reddish-brown variety of the chipotle chili pepper. In plain terms, a type of smoked, dried chili pepper, a reddish-brown relative of the more common chipotle.
How do you use “morita” in a sentence?
Here is “morita” used in a sentence: “The recipe called for morita chiles instead of the smokier mora variety.”
What part of speech is “morita”?
“Morita” is a noun.
What is the meaning of morita?
"morita" (noun) means a reddish-brown variety of the chipotle chili pepper.
