bell pepper

noun

Regional English: AmE bell pepper (United States) context: vegetable equivalent: capsicum Bell pepper is the usual American word for capsicum.

Meaning

A mild-flavored, hollow fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant that is typically eaten as a vegetable.

Examples

I chopped up a red bell pepper to add color to the salad.
Stuffed bell peppers are a popular dish in many Mediterranean cuisines.

Synonyms: pepper, sweet pepper, capsicum, paprika

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bell pepper

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛl ˌpɛp.ər/

Definition

A mild-flavored, hollow fruit of the Capsicum annuum plant that is typically eaten as a vegetable.

Examples

I chopped up a red bell pepper to add color to the salad.
Stuffed bell peppers are a popular dish in many Mediterranean cuisines.

Regional English

AusE capsicum (Australia) context: vegetable equivalent: bell pepper Capsicum is the usual Australian word for a bell pepper.
AmE bell pepper (United States) context: vegetable equivalent: capsicum Bell pepper is the usual American word for capsicum.
BrE pepper (United Kingdom) context: vegetable equivalent: bell pepper Pepper is the usual British word for a bell pepper in food contexts.

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