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paprika

/pəˈpriː.kə/

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noun

/pəˈpriː.kə/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее мягкую порошкообразную приправу из сушёного сладкого перца или растение, дающее крупные, мягкие, толстостенные плоды, используемые для её производства.

A noun referring to a mild, powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos, or the plant that bears the large, mild, thick-walled fruits used to produce it.

uncountable

  1. SpiceA2formalculinary

    A mild, sweet, or hot powdered seasoning made from dried and ground red peppers (pimientos).

    ruПаприка

    • She sprinkled paprika on the deviled eggs for color.
    • Hungarian goulash is traditionally seasoned with paprika.
    • Add a teaspoon of paprika to the stew for a smoky flavor.
  2. B1formalculinary

    A plant (Capsicum annuum) that bears large, mild, thick-walled fruits, often used as a vegetable or for making the spice.

    ruРастение

    • The farmer grew paprika peppers in his greenhouse.
    • Paprika plants require warm weather and plenty of sunlight.
    • The bell-shaped fruits of the paprika plant are typically red when ripe.

    Synonymsbell peppercapsicumpimentosweet pepper

Forms
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  • paprikas' possessive plural form
  • paprika's possessive singular form