paprika

American  

[pa-pree-kuh, puh-, pah-, pap-ri-kuh] / pæˈpri kə, pə-, pɑ-, ˈpæp rɪ kə /

noun

1. a red, powdery condiment derived from dried, ripe sweet peppers.

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adjective

1. cooked or seasoned with paprika.

paprika British  

/ ˈpæprɪkə, pæˈpriː- /

noun

1. a mild powdered seasoning made from a sweet variety of red pepper

2. the fruit or plant from which this seasoning is obtained

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Etymology

Origin of paprika

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Hungarian, from Serbo-Croatian pàprika “pepper, paprika,” derivative of pȁpar “ground pepper,” from unattested Slavic pĭprŭ, pĭprĭ (compare Old Church Slavonic pĭprŭ, Slovenian péper, Czech pepř, Polish pieprz ), ultimately from Latin piper pepper

Explanation

Paprika is a bright red spice that's made from dried bell peppers. If you've ever tasted Hungarian goulash, you're familiar with the flavor of paprika. While it's common to associate paprika with Hungarian and other Eastern European cuisines, it's actually used all over the world. You'll find paprika flavoring Spanish dishes like gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic), Moroccan lentils, and even sprinkled on top of deviled eggs at a North American picnic. Paprika is a Hungarian word from a Latin root, piper, or "pepper."

Example Sentences

The Paprika Recipe Manager is my entire cooking process now.

From The Verge • May 18, 2022

Across social media, diehard fans poured their hearts out, reminiscing about simpler times with Mr. Salt, Mrs. Pepper and Paprika, reveling in much-needed closure after so many years.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2021

Truffles Paprika Saffron Sauvignon blanc This week Bob Dylan was awarded the highest honour of a nation.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2013

Pick of the week: The amazing Paprika Steen in "Applause" In the taut and daring Danish film "Applause," actress Paprika Steen comes out spitting venom, almost literally, even before we see her.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2011

One of them was Mr. Peter Paprika; in former times he had himself fulfilled a term of office as magistrate six years, so he understood the situation.

From The Strange Story of Rab R?by by J?kai, M?r