Paprika: meaning, definitions and examples

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paprika

 

[ หˆpรฆprษชkษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

spice, vegetable

Paprika is a spice made from the dried and ground fruits of Capsicum annuum, a type of pepper. It is commonly used to season and color dishes, and it can range from sweet to hot in flavor. This vibrant red powder is widely used in various cuisines, particularly in Hungarian and Spanish cooking. Beyond its culinary uses, paprika also has health benefits, containing antioxidants and vitamins.

Synonyms

pepper, spice

Examples of usage

  • She sprinkled paprika on the roasted potatoes.
  • The goulash recipe called for a generous amount of paprika.
  • He enjoyed the smoky flavor of the paprika in his stew.

Translations

Translations of the word "paprika" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรกprica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคชrika

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Paprika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paprika

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฟั€ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ papryka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ—ใƒชใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท paprika

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pรกprika

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท biber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒํ”„๋ฆฌ์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ูู„ ุญู„ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paprika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ paprika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พฃๆค’็ฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ paprika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ paprika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐะฟั€ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒžแƒ แƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paprika

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pรกprika

Etymology

The word 'paprika' originates from the Hungarian language, where it refers to both the spice made from peppers and the pepper plant itself. The term was borrowed from the Serbo-Croatian word 'papar', which means 'pepper'. The use of paprika as a spice can be traced back to the 16th century when Spanish explorers brought Capsicum peppers from the New World to Europe. Over time, paprika became a staple in Hungarian cuisine, where it was used to enhance the flavor and color of various dishes. By the 18th century, the spice had gained popularity across Europe, leading to its integration into numerous culinary traditions. Today, paprika is recognized for its versatility and is used in a wide range of recipes around the globe.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,902, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.