capsicum Definition
cap·si·cum (kap′si kəm)
noun
- any of a genus (Capsicum) of pepper plants of the nightshade family, with fleshy, usually red pods, including the hot peppers (Tabasco, bird, chili, cayenne) and the sweet peppers (bell)
- these pods variously prepared as condiments or, in medicine, as a gastric stimulant
Etymology: ModL < L capsa, a box (see case), from the shape of the seedpods
capsicum Usage Examples
Converse of object
- add: Add the capsicum to the pan together with the rice and seasoning.
- chop: Stir fry the garlic, chopped onion, chopped celery and chopped capsicum until soft ( using a little sunflower oil ).
Adjective modifier
red: The red capsicums came from Millet's Farm Center at Frilford.
Modifies a noun
- pepper: A garnish of lettuce, onion, capsicum peppers, fresh chillies, pickled onion or almost anything you fancy can be added.
- annuum: Capsicum annuum can be an irritant to some people.
- frutescens: Capsicum frutescens aids in assimilation, elimination, peristaltic motion, circulatory system function, the formation of tissue in the stomach.
Browse dictionary entries near capsicum
- ‹ Capsian
- ‹ capsaicin
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- ‹ caprylic acid
- ‹ caprolactam
- ‹ caproic acid
- ‹ Caprivi Strip
- ‹ capriole
- ‹ caprifig
- ‹ caprification

