bell pepper

noun

1. sweet pepper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bell pepper¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

A study published in ACS Omega explored this "millicompost" and found that, when combined with other plant materials, it supported the healthy growth of bell pepper seedlings as effectively as traditional peat-based mixes.

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“It’s All Good” recommends cutting coffee, sugar, wheat, eggs, meat, shellfish, potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant and corn.

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So I’ll do a scramble with some eggs, turkey, zucchini, spinach and bell pepper and then top it with some avocado.

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Mix in some diced onions and bell peppers, and throw the mixture into an electric pot with a sausage link.

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Add celery, bell pepper, garlic and mushrooms and cook until all vegetables are soft, 5 to 10 minutes.

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