pimiento

[ pi-myen-toh, -men- ]

/ pɪˈmyɛn toʊ, -ˈmɛn- /

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noun, plural pi·mien·tos.

the ripe, red, mild-flavored fruit of the sweet or bell pepper, Capsicum annuum, used as a vegetable, relish, to stuff olives, etc.

the plant itself.

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Also pimento.

Origin of pimiento

First recorded in 1835–45; see origin at pimento

Words nearby pimiento

pimelic acid, pimento, pimento cheese, pimentón, pi meson, pimiento, pimola, pimp, pimpernel, pimping, pimple

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How to use pimiento in a sentence

Chop the pimiento and sprigs of parsley and mix them with the chopped meat.
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To give a touch of color and at the same time add a little flavor, chopped pimiento is generally added.
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Because the color of both is very much the same, pimiento is added to give a contrasting color.
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Cut the pimiento into thin strips, and place three or four strips diagonally across the cucumber, as shown in the illustration.
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Cut a thin strip of the pimiento, and place this across the tips in the center.
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British Dictionary definitions for pimiento

pimiento

/ (pɪˈmjɛntəʊ, -ˈmɛn-) /

noun plural -tos

a Spanish pepper, Capsicum annuum, with a red fruit used raw in salads, cooked as a vegetable, and as a stuffing for green olivesAlso called: pimento

Word Origin for pimiento

variant of pimento

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