paprika
/'pæprikə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos: A spice made by grinding dried, sweet red peppers (Capsicum annuum), known for its vibrant red color and mild, slightly sweet flavor.
- A plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers: The type of pepper plant from which the spice is derived, specifically cultivars that produce sweet, non-spicy fruits.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Spice):
- Add a teaspoon of paprika to the stew for color and flavor.
- Hungarian paprika is famous for its quality and variety.
- Noun (Plant/Pepper):
- The garden is full of ripe paprika peppers ready for harvest.
- These large, red paprikas are perfect for stuffing.
Advanced Usage
- "Smoked paprika": A specific type of paprika where the peppers are dried over smoke, imparting a distinct smoky flavor.
- The recipe calls for smoked paprika to give the dish a deeper, more complex taste.
- As a color descriptor: Used informally to describe a bright red-orange color similar to the spice.
- She painted the wall a warm paprika red.
Variants and Related Words
- Paprikash (n): A Hungarian stew seasoned generously with paprika, often made with chicken or veal.
- Chicken paprikash is a classic Hungarian dish.
- Paprikás (adj): The Hungarian term meaning "prepared with paprika".
- We ordered the paprikás csirke (paprika chicken).
Synonyms
- Red pepper powder: A general term for powdered red peppers, though it can sometimes refer to spicier varieties.
- Bell pepper powder: Specifically indicates the powder is made from sweet bell peppers.
Related Phrases
- "A dash of paprika": A small amount of the spice used primarily for garnish or a hint of flavor and color.
- Finish the deviled eggs with a dash of paprika.
Related Idioms
(No common idioms are directly formed from the word "paprika".)
Noun
- a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos
- plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers