Berbere is the distinctive red pepper powder of Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. It made from a mixture of dried, finely ground hot chili peppers and spices, and is used to season stews, sauces and breads.
Berbere is also the Amharic word for "pepper".
Word origins
Amharic berbere, derived from Ge'ez papare (probably from Ancient Greek péperi) or barbare (probably from an Indian source)