paprika

Meanings

• noun

  A sweet or hot pepper, particularly one from Hungary that is dried, ground, and often smoked, used as a spice.

  - "The paprika added to the goulash gave it a rich, smoky flavor."
  - "She sprinkled paprika over the roasted vegetables."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with paprika
apricot , capricious , grapevine

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Variants

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paprika , paprikas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Hungarian word ‘paprica’ meaning pepper.

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Trivia

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1. Paprika is made from various types of peppers, including the sweet bell pepper and the hot capsicum.

2. The color of paprika can range from bright red to deep brown, depending on the type and processing method.

3. Paprika is not only used as a spice, but also in cosmetics and traditional medicine.

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1. Sweet paprika: A milder variety of paprika, often used in sweet dishes and marinades.

2. Smoked paprika: A more robust, smoky variety of paprika, often used in savory dishes.

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Culture

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Paprika is a staple spice in Hungarian and other Eastern European cuisines. It is often used in dishes such as goulash, paprikash, and chimney cake. In Hungary, it is considered a national symbol and is even featured on the coat of arms.

How to Memorize "paprika"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a red, dried pepper being ground into a fine powder and added to a pot of simmering stew.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the spice with Hungarian cuisine and the rich, smoky flavor it adds to dishes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'paprika' as 'Pepper of Hungary'.

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