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pimentón

British  
/ ˌpiːmɛnˈtɒn /

noun

  1. smoked chilli powder

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of pimentón

from Spanish

Example Sentences

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Place garlic, onion, red pepper, sun-dried tomatoes, pimentón, oregano, parsley and red chili flakes in a food processor, blending until coarsely combined, about 30 seconds.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023

So I started sprinkling pimentón de la Vera on everything.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2018

Add salt, the sugar, pimentón or paprika and saffron, stir well, and cook over a medium heat until the tomatoes are reduced to a jammy sauce and the oil sizzles.

From The Guardian • Jan. 26, 2016

Alexander Jules Manzanilla 17/71 is a notch up in intensity and complexity, marvelous with a dish of seared scallops with plantains, tomatoes, sweet red pepper and pimentón.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2014

Serve with mayo with minced garlic, pimentón and parsley.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2010

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