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Definitions of paprika

noun
a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos

synonyms: paprikapoeder

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type of:
aroma, smaakmaker, smaakstof
something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
noun
plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers

synonyms: paprikapoeder

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type of:
peper, peperboom, peperplant, peperstruik
any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers
noun
sweet and hot varieties of fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum

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types:
allspice, piment
fully ripened sweet red pepper; usually cooked

chili, chili con carne, chilipoeder, chilisaus
very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
noun
any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers

synonyms: peper, peperboom, peperplant, peperstruik

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types:
paprikapoeder
plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers

chili
plant bearing very hot medium-sized oblong red peppers; grown principally in the Gulf Coast states for production of hot sauce

type of:
punch, rumpunch, struik
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

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