# aji

> English word · Noun · IPA /ɑˈhi/ · frequency rank #80,165

## Definitions
1. A spicy Peruvian sauce, often containing tomatoes, cilantro, hot peppers, and onions.
2. A chili pepper, in the context of South American cuisine.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish ají.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/aji