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bell pepper

American  

noun

  • bell peppers
    plural
  1. sweet pepper.


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Etymology

Origin of bell pepper

First recorded in 1700–10

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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.

From Science Daily Oct. 12, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 25, 2025

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

From Salon Feb. 27, 2025

It’s a knockout of a dish: slick rice noodles coated yellow with aromatic curry powder, dry stir-fried with shrimp, char siu, crunchy bean sprouts and bell pepper.

From Seattle Times Jan. 16, 2024

On the edge of the garden in a cold frame the tomato and bell pepper and cabbage sets were nearly ready for transplanting, waiting only for the passing of the frost danger.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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