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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

If you think of cheese from the American South as simply studded with pimento peppers and mixed with mayonnaise, it’s time to get reacquainted with the region’s dairies.

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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