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pimiento
[ pi-myen-toh, -men- ]
noun
- the ripe, red, mild-flavored fruit of the sweet or bell pepper, Capsicum annuum, used as a vegetable, relish, to stuff olives, etc.
- the plant itself.
pimiento
/ -ˈmɛn-; pɪˈmjɛntəʊ /
noun
- a Spanish pepper, Capsicum annuum, with a red fruit used raw in salads, cooked as a vegetable, and as a stuffing for green olives Also calledpimento
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Example Sentences
Chop the pimiento and sprigs of parsley and mix them with the chopped meat.
To give a touch of color and at the same time add a little flavor, chopped pimiento is generally added.
Because the color of both is very much the same, pimiento is added to give a contrasting color.
Cut the pimiento into thin strips, and place three or four strips diagonally across the cucumber, as shown in the illustration.
Cut a thin strip of the pimiento, and place this across the tips in the center.
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