gochugaru

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Korean 고춧가루 (gochutgaru).

Noun

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gochugaru (uncountable)

  1. A red pepper powder used in Korean cuisine.
    • 2016 July 1, David Tanis, “Spicy Cold Noodles Offer an Antidote to Summer Heat”, in New York Times[1]:
      But the bright red Korean red pepper flakes, gochugaru, are without seeds and are only medium hot, so you can use a lot of them.