Associations to the word «Paprika»

Wiktionary

PAPRIKA, noun. (uncountable) Powdered spice made from dried and ground fruits of sweet pepper (bell pepper) or chili pepper (cultivars of Capsicum annuum), or mixtures of these (used especially in Hungarian cooking).
PAPRIKA, noun. (countable) A variety of the spice.
PAPRIKA, noun. (countable) A dried but not yet ground fruit of sweet pepper (bell pepper) or chili pepper sold for use as a spice.
PAPRIKA, noun. A bright reddish orange colour like that of the dried paprika.
PAPRIKA, adjective. Of a bright reddish orange colour, like that of the dried paprika.

Dictionary definition

PAPRIKA, noun. Plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers.
PAPRIKA, noun. A mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos.

Wise words

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