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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA type of smoked, dried chili pepper, a reddish-brown relative of the more common chipotle.

Common pairings

morita chiles morita pepper

Word forms

moritas plural, Moritas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 森田 (Morita).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for morita

ita vita pita Rita tita Lita Sita Kita Anita Evita Akita Narita

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Frequently asked questions

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.