Pimento (Noun)
Meaning 1
Fully ripened sweet red pepper; usually cooked.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jar of stuffed green olives was garnished with a slice of pimento for added flavor and color.
- Pimento plants are warm-season crops that thrive in full sun and well-draining soil.
- Roasting pimento peppers brings out their natural sweetness and adds depth to various dishes.
- The pimento peppers in this recipe are seedless and relatively mild, making them perfect for snacking.
- Fresh or dried, pimento peppers are a popular ingredient in many Mediterranean and South American cuisines.