paprika

American  

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

noun

paprikas plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• paprikas
  plural

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

It is known for producing the works of Satoshi Kon, the famed director of critically acclaimed, cult classic films "Perfect Blue," "Millennium Actress," "Tokyo Godfathers" and "Paprika."

From Salon • Dec. 23, 2023

The Paprika Recipe Manager is my entire cooking process now.

From The Verge • May 18, 2022

"I awoke from dreams of untying a great knot," sings Zauner on the opening track, Paprika.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2021

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

Ay, does not the worshipful gentleman remember that I drove Mr. Paprika into his courtyard in the new coach and four.

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