Capsicum
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[edit] Translingual
[edit] Etymology
New Latin, believed to from Latin capsa (“box”), after the fruit shape.
[edit] Proper noun
Capsicum
- A taxonomic genus, within family Solanaceae - various peppers.
[edit] Derived terms
- Capsicum annuum - bell pepper, paprika, pimento etc
- Capsicum chinense - habanero etc
- Capsicum frutescens - cayenne etc
