capsicum
Americannoun
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any plant of the genus Capsicum, of the nightshade family, as C. annuum, the common pepper of the garden, occurring in many varieties.
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the fruit of such a plant or some preparation of it, used as a condiment and intestinal stimulant.
noun
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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
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the fruit of any of these plants, used as a vegetable or ground to produce a condiment
Etymology
Origin of capsicum
1655–65; < New Latin, equivalent to Latin caps ( a ) case 2 + -icum, neuter of -icus -ic
Example Sentences
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Try to also eat a variety of colours, such as leafy green spinach, red capsicum and pumpkin.
From Salon • Aug. 19, 2024
It said average prices for fruit and vegetables dipped 12% with berries, lettuce, cucumbers, capsicum, and tomatoes all declining "materially", the company said.
From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2023
The board first voted in early 2019 to ban probation officers from deploying pepper spray, also known as oleoresin capsicum or OC spray.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2023
For those who haven’t experienced the unique flavor of herbs and fruits in the capsicum family, the spicy heat of chiles varies widely.
From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2022
Differs from L. quietus in brighter colour and acrid milk. capsicum, Schulz.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
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