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capsicum
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capsicum
1. any tropical American plant of the solanaceous genus Capsicum, such as C. frutescens, having mild or pungent seeds enclosed in a pod-shaped or bell-shaped fruit
2. the fruit of any of these plants, used as a vegetable or ground to produce a condiment

capsicum [′kap·sə·kəm]
(botany)
The fruit of a plant of the genusCapsicum,especiallyC. frutescens, cultivated in southern India and the tropics; a strong irritant to mucous membranes and eyes.


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The familiar Chinese-style flat rice noodle is utilized in a heaping serving, relatively firm, well-tossed with onion, sweet peppers, basil leaves and chile.
3 Tablespoons olive oil 2 medium sweet peppers, finely chopped 2 medium onions, finely chapped 1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves 8 doves garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 2 teaspoons ground cumin seeds 6 large polatoes (approximately 2 pounds), peeled and chopped into large pieces 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 lemon rind, finely chopped Heat oil in a saucepan and saute peppers and onions over medium heat for 10 minutes.
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