Pimento: meaning, definitions and examples
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pimento
[ pษชหmษntoส ]
culinary ingredient
Pimento is a type of sweet pepper that is often used in culinary dishes. It is typically red, heart-shaped, and known for its mild flavor. Commonly found in salads, sauces, and as a stuffing for olives, pimento adds a distinct taste and vibrant color to many recipes.
Synonyms
Spanish pepper, cherry pepper, pepper.
Examples of usage
- The salad was topped with olives stuffed with pimento.
- She added pimento to the cheese dip for extra flavor.
- Pimento is a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes.
- I love the taste of pimento in my sandwich spread.
Translations
Translations of the word "pimento" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pimenta
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคฎเฅเคเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Pimento
๐ฎ๐ฉ pimento
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธะผะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ pimento
๐ฏ๐ต ใใกใณใ
๐ซ๐ท piment
๐ช๐ธ pimiento
๐น๐ท pimento
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ๋ฉํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ pimento
๐ธ๐ฐ pimento
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎ้จๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ pimento
๐ฎ๐ธ pimento
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธะผะตะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pimento
๐ฒ๐ฝ pimiento
Etymology
The word 'pimento' originates from the Spanish word 'pimiento', which means 'pepper'. Its usage in cooking can be traced back to the early 16th century when Spanish explorers brought new varieties of peppers to Europe from the Americas. The term evolved to describe the specific type of mild-red pepper known for its sweet flavor. Pimento is often confused with other types of peppers due to its various names across cultures, including 'cherry pepper' in some regions. Over time, pimento became synonymous with a popular stuffing for olives and is now recognized as an essential ingredient in many dishes worldwide, showcasing its versatility in culinary applications.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,022 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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