Hot spice from Hungarian red pepper (7)

I believe the answer is:

paprika

(Other definitions for paprika that I've seen before include "strong-tasting spice" , "Hot powder" , "Orange-red spice" , "Spice used in goulash" , "Irk papa with mild red pepper" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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