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pimiento

American  
[pi-myen-toh, -men-] / pɪˈmyɛn toʊ, -ˈmɛn- /

noun

plural

pimientos

  1. the ripe, red, mild-flavored fruit of the sweet or bell pepper, Capsicum annuum, used as a vegetable, relish, to stuff olives, etc.

  2. the plant itself.

pimiento British  
/ pɪˈmjɛntəʊ, -ˈmɛn- /

noun

  1. Also called: pimento.  a Spanish pepper, Capsicum annuum, with a red fruit used raw in salads, cooked as a vegetable, and as a stuffing for green olives

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Etymology

Origin of pimiento

First recorded in 1835–45; pimento

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