capsicum
See also: Capsicum
English
Etymology
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Borrowed from New Latin capsicum, from Ancient Greek καψικός (kapsikós, “like a box”), from Latin capsa (“box”).
Pronunciation
Noun
capsicum (plural capsicums or capsica)
- Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.
- Hyponyms: cayenne pepper, paprika
- The spicy fruit of the above plants, the bell peppers.
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Translations
plant of the genus Capsicum (only terms covering capsicum in general apply, NOT species-specific)
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fruit of these plants
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