capsicum

Meanings

• noun

  A type of vegetable that is long, narrow, and tapering, having thick juicy walls and usually a sweet or pungent flavor. It is the fruit of various plants in the nightshade family, Capsicum annuum, Capsicum frutescens, and others.

  - "The capsicum is a popular ingredient in many dishes."
  - "She added a sliced capsicum to her sandwich."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with capsicum
champagne , magnificam , vanishing , rampage , campaign

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Variants

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capsicum , capsicums , pepper

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Etymology

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The word capsicum comes from the New Latin word capsicum, which is derived from the Tamil word chavuttiyam meaning 'pepper'.

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Trivia

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1. Capsicum contains a compound called capsaicin, which gives it its heat.

2. The Scoville scale is used to measure the heat level of capsicum.

3. The Guinness World Records holder for the largest capsicum is over 1 foot long and 12 inches in diameter.

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Related Concepts

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1. bell pepper: A type of capsicum that is large, sweet, and usually bell-shaped. It is often used in salads and other dishes.

2. jalapeno: A type of capsicum that is small, green, and pungent. It is often used in Mexican cuisine and is a popular ingredient in salsa.

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Culture

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Capsicum is a widely cultivated vegetable that is used in various dishes around the world. It is native to Central America and was first domesticated by the ancient peoples of Mexico and Peru. Capsicum has been used in various forms of art and literature, such as in the works of William Shakespeare and Mark Twain.

How to Memorize "capsicum"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a capsicum, imagine a long, tapering fruit with thick walls and a bright color. You can also think of it as a type of pepper.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize capsicum, you can associate it with the color red or the taste of sweetness and heat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for capsicum could be 'Capsicum is a colorful pepper that adds flavor to my dishes'.

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