capsicum
See also: Capsicum
English
Capsicum frutescens
Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin capsicum, from Ancient Greek καψικός (kapsikós, “like a box”), from Latin capsa (“box”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈkæpsɪkəm/
Noun
capsicum (plural capsicums or capsica)
- Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.
- The spicy fruit of the above plants, the bell peppers.
Hyponyms
- (plants): cayenne pepper, paprika
Derived terms
Translations
plant of the genus Capsicum (only terms covering capsicum in general apply, NOT species-specific)
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fruit of these plants
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