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MrGlen

MrGlen

What does bhut mean in the context of chili appearance?
I looked up the general definition a few days ago. If memory serves it was an old adjective describing evil or demonic characteristics. I see how that works with heat levels in taste. Still, what does a bhutish pepper look like?

I did google, of course. Not definitive.
 
Bhoot (or Bhut) means demon, spirit or as commonly translated: Ghost. Jolokia means pepper.
So. Bhut Jolokia = Ghost Pepper. Also referred to as Naga Jolokia (Serpent Pepper). Not to be confused with Naga Jolokia PC1, which I think is a cayenne type from Assam that isn't all that hot.
 
So, this only refers to the specific variety. If someone said, for example "these 7 Pots grew out looking Bhut-ish" or referred to a "Bhut Shaped Reaper", they are likely inferring that it is possibly crossed with or has similar characteristics to one of the Bhut/Naga type peppers. See: Bhut/naga Jolokia, Naga Morich, Dorset Naga, Bih Jolokia, Cornish Naga, Bhut Jolokia Indian Carbon as varieties.
 
I hope that's the info you were after.
 
floricole said:
http://www.fieryfoodscentral.com/2008/07/02/bhutbihmorich-the-jolokia-comparison/
 
not sur if this will help you in your search
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CMJ said:
"Bhut," or "Bhoot," is the Bengali word for "ghost," hence the name "Ghost Pepper." So I guess any Ghost pepper would look "bhutish?" Maybe I misunderstood the question?
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RaelThomas said:
Bhoot (or Bhut) means demon, spirit or as commonly translated: Ghost. Jolokia means pepper.
So. Bhut Jolokia = Ghost Pepper. Also referred to as Naga Jolokia (Serpent Pepper). Not to be confused with Naga Jolokia PC1, which I think is a cayenne type from Assam that isn't all that hot.
 
So, this only refers to the specific variety. If someone said, for example "these 7 Pots grew out looking Bhut-ish" or referred to a "Bhut Shaped Reaper", they are likely inferring that it is possibly crossed with or has similar characteristics to one of the Bhut/Naga type peppers. See: Bhut/naga Jolokia, Naga Morich, Dorset Naga, Bih Jolokia, Cornish Naga, Bhut Jolokia Indian Carbon as varieties.
 
I hope that's the info you were after.
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Yes, guys, all those answers help. Got it now. A bhut jolokia is the same as a ghost pepper. It has an unusual bumpy appearance to its skin when ripe. When someone on this forum says a pepper is bhutish they are probably saying that the pepper has the same bumpy appearance to the skin.
 
Nice link, floricole. Looks like there is some other interesting stuff there, too.
 
Edit: Catherine, thanks for pointing me towards the answer. I don't know how to add you to the multiquote at this point. Didn't mean to exclude you, just started writing a response 11 or so hours ago.
 
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