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x-cat-ik en · NOUN

Pronunciation

• /-ɪk/
• /ˈʃkɑtik/
• /ˈʃkæt-/

Etymology

From Yucatec Maya xkat-ik; -ik means “chili pepper”.

Meanings

1. A spicy yellow chili pepper used in Yucatecan cuisine.
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