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Shishito

2 stages from Japanese to English.

Today it means a small, mild Japanese green pepper, commonly blistered and served as a snack

Where does the word "shishito" come from? It comes from Japanese shishitō, adopted directly into English (2010s).

shishitō→shishito

Japanese · Edo era

"a small, mild green pepper"

literally 'lion pepper', named for the wrinkled tip said to resemble a lion's mouth

English · 2010s

"a small, mild Japanese green pepper, typically blistered and served as a snack"

borrowed by American menus as blistered shishito peppers became a popular appetizer

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