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pimento

[ pi-men-toh ]

noun

, plural pi·men·tos.
  1. Also called Chinese vermilion, Harrison red, a vivid red color.


pimento

/ pɪˈmɛntəʊ /

noun

  1. another name for allspice pimiento


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pimento1

1665–75; alteration of Spanish pimiento pepper plant, masculine derivative of pimienta pepper fruit < Late Latin pigmenta spiced drink, spice, pepper, plural (taken as singular) of Latin pigmentum pigment

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pimento1

C17: from Spanish pimiento pepper plant, from Medieval Latin pigmenta spiced drink, from Latin pigmentum pigment

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Example Sentences

Pimento cheese is a southern favorite that could only have been conceived in heaven.

Not least among Palmetto State glories is the pimento cheeseburger.

Nearly all pimento cheeseburgers served today come like this: fully dressed.

In the last few decades, pimento cheeseburgers have become popular throughout the South.

Pour on a wine-glassful of Sauterne or vin de Grave, and strew over it some Spanish pimento.

Pimento, pi-men′to, n. allspice or Jamaica pepper: the tree producing it.

From the pimento wood he manufactured torches, which served him as a light at night, while he enjoyed its fragrant smell.

Spread the pimento mixture and cover with a second slice of bread.

There were sandwiches of all kinds; cream cheese and pimento, chicken, ham, tongue and lettuce.

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