Definition

Noun: 1. A sweet pepper that is green in color: This refers to the unripe fruit of certain cultivars of the bell pepper (Capsicum annuum). It is harvested before it fully matures and changes color to yellow, orange, or red. 2. A variety of pepper: It is a specific type of bell pepper characterized by its crisp texture and slightly bitter, grassy flavor compared to its ripe, sweeter counterparts.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for one diced green pepper and one onion.
  • I prefer the taste of red peppers, but green peppers are often less expensive.
  • She stuffed the green peppers with a mixture of rice and ground beef.

Advanced Usage

• The term "green pepper" is often used in contrast to colored bell peppers (e.g., red pepper, yellow pepper) to specify the particular stage of ripeness and flavor profile required for a dish.
• In botanical terms, it is the same species as other bell peppers; the color indicates its maturity.

Variants and Related Words

• Bell pepper (n): The general term for the large, sweet, hollow variety of pepper of which a green pepper is one type.
• Capsicum (n): The botanical genus name for plants including bell peppers and chili peppers.

Synonyms

• Bell pepper (when context specifies the green color)
• Sweet pepper (general term, though it can be ambiguous as ripe peppers are also sweet)

Related Phrases

• Stuffed pepper: A dish where a pepper (often a green pepper) is filled with a savory mixture and baked.
  • We are having stuffed peppers for dinner tonight.

Noun

1. a sweet pepper that becomes red when ripe