Capsicum

Pronunciation

• IPA: /'kæpsɪkÉ™m/

Origin

New Latin, from Ancient Greek καψικός (kapsikos, "like a box")

Full definition of capsicum

Noun

1. Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.
2. The spicy fruit of the above plants, the bell peppers.

Hyponyms

• (plants) cayenne pepper, , Jamaica pepper, paprika

Derived terms

• capsicum spray

Related terms

• capsaicin
• capsular
• capsulate
• capsule