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Pimiento (Noun)

Meaning 1

Plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

  • Sweet Pepper
  • Sweet Pepper Plant
  • Paprika
  • Bell Pepper
  • Capsicum Annuum Grossum
  • Pimento

Hypernyms

  • Pepper
  • Capsicum Pepper Plant
  • Capsicum

Meaning 2

Fully ripened sweet red pepper; usually cooked.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • The authentic Spanish recipe calls for a roasted pimiento as the base flavor for the sauce.
  • Sliced pimientos add a sweet crunchy texture to green salads and sandwiches.
  • The chef carefully pureed the cooked pimiento to use as a topping for the grilled meats.
  • Canned pimientos are convenient but lack the depth of flavor found in freshly cooked ones.
  • Pimientos are a staple in Mediterranean cuisine and often stuffed with cheese or meat fillings.

Synonyms

  • Pimento

Hypernyms

  • Sweet Pepper
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