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paprika

[ pa-pree-kuh, puh-, pah-, pap-ri-kuh ]

noun

  1. a red, powdery condiment derived from dried, ripe sweet peppers.


adjective

  1. cooked or seasoned with paprika.

paprika

/ ˈpæprɪkə; pæˈpriː- /

noun

  1. a mild powdered seasoning made from a sweet variety of red pepper
  2. the fruit or plant from which this seasoning is obtained


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Word History and Origins

Origin of paprika1

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Hungarian, from Serbo-Croatian pàprika “pepper, paprika,” derivative of pȁpar “ground pepper,” from unattested Slavic pĭprŭ, pĭprĭ (compare Old Church Slavonic pĭprŭ, Slovenian péper, Czech pepř, Polish pieprz ), ultimately from Latin piper pepper

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Word History and Origins

Origin of paprika1

C19: via Hungarian from Serbo-Croat, from papar pepper

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Example Sentences

All the better if you throw in some waffles and a watermelon salad hinting of citrus and paprika.

In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, onion powder, granulated garlic, salt and pepper until combined.

Depending on the brand, some tend to lean sweet while others rely more on spices like chile and paprika powders.

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Season the flour with the paprika and the breadcrumbs with the remaining salt and pepper.

Healthfully baked, they get their crunchy exterior from a coating of crushed, crispy rice cereal and almonds, which is gently seasoned with paprika, garlic, salt and pepper.

Rub pork loin with paprika, Cajun seasoning, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.

Marinate flank steak in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, oil, salt and pepper.

Paprika has a huge cult following and Nolan has quietly admitted a similarity.

Tomatoes are nightshades, a plant family whose other members include tobacco, potatoes, pimentos, peppers, eggplant and paprika.

Remove the saucepot from the heat and add the paprika, stirring to incorporate.

Return to shells, put a few drops of milk on top; rough with fork; sprinkle with paprika and place in oven until brown.

After the veal has been thus prepared, reheat it with white sauce and season it well with paprika, salt, and pepper.

Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.

Season cream cheese well with paprika and a little additional salt if necessary.

Fill the hollows of the stems of celery with the mixture, sprinkle with paprika, and serve on a plate garnished with lettuce.

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