noun
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Etymology
Origin of pimento
1665–75; alteration of Spanish pimiento pepper plant, masculine derivative of pimienta pepper fruit < Late Latin pigmenta spiced drink, spice, pepper, plural (taken as singular) of Latin pigmentum pigment
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Food and drink prices are happily stuck in the 1970s — $1.50 for a pimento cheese sandwich — a charming holdover from yesteryear.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
In a large bowl, combine the chopped chicken, raw red onion, pickled red onion, scallions, pimento, pepperoncini, and hot dill pickles.
From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2025
“It’s fantastic, actually,” Murray said of the pimento sandwich.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
She was also a grandmother who kept sending her grandson birthday cards stuffed with $20 bills well into his 40s, and made pimento sandwiches to hand out to family members and even strangers on flights.
From New York Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
I was just biting into my pimento cheese sandwich when I heard someone clear her throat.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
Unlike the original, the new menu item swaps out pickles and butter for a pimento cheese spread featuring cheddar, green chilis and red pimentos, mild pickled jalapenos and honey drizzled on the bun.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 16, 2023
Remove from the heat and stir in the pimentos or roasted pepper and water, scraping up any browned bits.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 11, 2022
Stir in the spinach and pimentos and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until heated through.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2021
In a video interview from her home in Manhattan ahead of the last performance, Plunkett talked Apples and pimentos, a certain election night and moving on.
From New York Times ● Oct. 11, 2021
I take one pseudo-bite of the paella, and it’s pretty good except for the pimentos.
From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King
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