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capsicum

/ˈkæpsɪkəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.49 in modern English

Syllables
cap-sic-um
IPA
/ˈkæpsɪkəm/
16
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.

noun

Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.

Australian usage; Indian usage; New Zealand usage

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin capsicum, from Ancient Greek καψικός (kapsikós, “like a box”), from Latin capsa (“box”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: *kap-, καψικός, capsa

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Botany.

Inflected Forms

capsicums (plural) capsica (plural)

Derived Forms

capsicine

Phrases

capsicum spray oleoresin capsicum

Frequently Paired Words

capsaicin capsular capsulate capsule chili chili pepper hot pepper

Synonyms

pepper sweet pepper capsicum pepper plant

Questions

How do you pronounce capsicum?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæpsɪkəm/.
What does capsicum mean?
Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.
Where does capsicum come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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