pimiento

/pɪˈmɛntoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a sweet or mild pepper, especially the sweet pepper variety

“The chef added sliced pimiento to the salad for extra flavor.”

2. noun

a type of Spanish sweet pepper

“The Spanish recipe called for pimiento to add a sweet and smoky flavor.”

3. noun

a type of sweet pepper used in cooking

“The recipe required pimiento to be diced and sautéed with garlic.”

4. adjective

relating to or resembling a sweet pepper

“The pimiento-colored flowers bloomed in the garden.”

Synonyms

  • mild pepper
  • sweet pepper

Antonyms

  • hot pepper
  • spicy pepper