bell pepper

/bɛl ˌpɛpər/

/bɛl ˈpɛpə/

Other forms: bell peppers

Definitions of bell pepper

1. noun

   a plant bearing sweet, mild red peppers often used in garnishes and for making paprika
   synonyms: Capsicum annuum grossum, paprika, pimento, pimiento, sweet pepper, sweet pepper plant

   type of:

   capsicum, capsicum pepper plant, pepper

   any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers
2. noun

   large bell-shaped sweet pepper in green or red or yellow or orange or black varieties
   type of:

   sweet pepper

   large mild crisp thick-walled capsicum peppers usually bell-shaped or somewhat oblong; commonly used in salads