genus Capsicum

/ˌdʒinəs ˌkæpsəkəm/
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Definitions of genus Capsicum
  1. noun
    chiefly tropical perennial shrubby plants having many-seeded fruits: sweet and hot peppers
    synonyms: Capsicum
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    type of:
    asterid dicot genus
    genus of more or less advanced dicotyledonous herbs and some trees and shrubs
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