Capsicum

/'kæpsikəm/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of plant: A tropical or subtropical plant belonging to the genus Capsicum, which produces edible fruits with many seeds. These fruits are commonly known as peppers.
    • The fruit of this plant: The hollow, many-seeded berry produced by a capsicum plant. This includes varieties that range from sweet to very hot (pungent).
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The garden includes several varieties of capsicum, such as bell peppers and chili peppers.
    • Capsicum annuum is the most widely cultivated species of capsicum.
    • The recipe calls for one red capsicum, finely chopped.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical or scientific contexts: The term "capsicum" is used precisely to refer to the plant genus, distinguishing it from the black pepper plant ().
    • The study focused on the capsaicin content across different Capsicum species.
Variants and Related Words
  • Capsaicin (n): The chemical compound that gives hot peppers their pungent, spicy heat.
    • Capsaicin is concentrated in the placental tissue inside a capsicum fruit.
  • Bell pepper (n): A large, sweet variety of capsicum with a mild flavor and a bell-like shape.
  • Chili pepper (n): A general term for the smaller, often hot varieties of capsicum fruit.
Synonyms
  • Pepper: The common name for the fruit of capsicum plants. (Note: This can cause confusion with black pepper.)
  • Sweet pepper: Specifically for non-pungent varieties.
  • Hot pepper: Specifically for pungent varieties.
Related Phrases
  • Capsicum extract: A concentrated substance derived from capsicum fruits, often used in food flavoring or medicinal creams.
    • The ointment contains capsicum extract to relieve muscle pain.
Noun
  1. chiefly tropical perennial shrubby plants having many-seeded fruits: sweet and hot peppers
  2. any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers

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