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bell pepper

/ˌbɛl ˈpɛpɚ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.01 in modern English

Syllables
bell-pep-per
IPA
/ˌbɛl ˈpɛpɚ/
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of several bell-shaped varieties of Capsicum annuum, an edible, sweet, generally mild (not spicy) fruit, originating in the New World.

Canadian usage; American usage; Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the bell-like shape.

Usage

Inflected Forms

bell peppers (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

chili chili pepper hot pepper

Synonyms

sweet pepper capsicum pimento pimiento paprika sweet pepper plant capsicum annuum grossum

Questions

How do you pronounce bell pepper?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌbɛl ˈpɛpɚ/.
What does bell pepper mean?
Any of several bell-shaped varieties of Capsicum annuum, an edible, sweet, generally mild (not spicy) fruit, originating in the New World.
Where does bell pepper come from?
From the bell-like shape.

How to pronounce bell pepper

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