paprika
pronunciation
How to pronounce paprika in British English:
UK [pəˈpri:kə]
How to pronounce paprika in American English:
US [pæˈprikə, pə-, ˈpæprɪkə]
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- Noun:
- plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers
- a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos
Word Origin
- paprika (n.)
- 1896, from German Paprika, from Hungarian paprika, a diminutive from Serbo-Croatian papar "pepper," from Latin piper or Modern Greek piperi (see pepper (n.)). A condiment made from a New World plant, introduced into Eastern Europe by the Turks; known in Hungary by 1569.
Example
- 1. We put thyme and smoked paprika on , too .
- 2. Traditional dishes such as the world famous goulash are often flavoured with paprika ( ground red peppers ) , a hungarian innovation .
- 3. We must be strong paprika !
- 4. Why don 't you concentrate on the paprika ?
- 5. A rich meat stew highly seasoned with paprika .