capsicum

[ kap-si-kuh m ]
/ ˈkæp sɪ kəm /

noun

any plant of the genus Capsicum, of the nightshade family, as C. annuum, the common pepper of the garden, occurring in many varieties.
the fruit of such a plant or some preparation of it, used as a condiment and intestinal stimulant.

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Origin of capsicum

1655–65; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin caps(a) case2 + -icum, neuter of -icus -ic

Words nearby capsicum

caprylic, caprylic acid, caps., capsaicin, capsian, capsicum, capsid, capsize, capsomere, capstan, capstan bar
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British Dictionary definitions for capsicum

capsicum
/ (ˈkæpsɪkəm) /

noun

any tropical American plant of the solanaceous genus Capsicum, such as C. frutescens, having mild or pungent seeds enclosed in a pod-shaped or bell-shaped fruit
the fruit of any of these plants, used as a vegetable or ground to produce a condiment
See also pepper (def. 4)

Word Origin for capsicum

C18: from New Latin, from Latin capsa box, case ²
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