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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

I wanted it to be highly seasoned, with cumin, cilantro, scallions, green chile and pimentón.

From New York Times Jul. 10, 2020

Add the tomatoes, peppers, breadcrumbs, and nuts to a food processor or blender, along with the garlic, scallions, parsley, pimentón, cayenne, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.

From Slate May 22, 2020

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

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