paprica

pæpriˈkɑː

Definitions

1. noun

a sweet and slightly smoky spice made from ground dried fruits of the sweet pepper plant, used in cooking, especially in Hungarian and other Eastern European and Middle Eastern cuisine.

“She added paprika to the goulash for extra flavor.”

2. verb

to sprinkle or season with paprika

“The chef paprikas the soup just before serving.”

Synonyms

  • cayenne pepper
  • chili powder
  • red pepper

Antonyms

  • black pepper
  • salt