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pimiento: see pepper Black pepper (Piper nigrum), the true pepper, is economically the most important species of the pantropical pepper family (Piperaceae). It is native to Java, whence it was introduced into other tropical countries. ..... Click the link for more information. . pimientoor pimentoAny of various mild peppers of the genus Capsicum that have distinctive flavour but lack pungency, including the European paprikas. A common flavouring in Hungarian dishes, paprika is made by grinding dried peppers. The term pimento sometimes refers to allspice because early Spanish explorers of the West Indies and Central America mistook the highly aromatic berries of the tropical allspice tree for a type of pepper and called it pimenta. pimiento a Spanish pepper, Capsicum annuum, with a red fruit used raw in salads, cooked as a vegetable, and as a stuffing for green olives How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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5-ounce) jar green pitted Spanish olives, without pimiento, drained The tray is filled with cucumber and watercress pimientos and dill, charred vegetables on wheat bread with a pesto spread and The Peninsula's own smoked salmon on dark bread with Borsin spread. salt 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cups cubed Worthington turkey 1 2-ounce jar pimiento 2 T. |
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