paprika — meaning in English

English meaning

• capsicum 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.
• paprika noun A red powdered spice made from dried, ground sweet or chili peppers, common in Hungarian and other cuisines.

Senses

paprika is used for these senses in English:

• bell pepper (North America, Philippines) Any of several bell-shaped varieties of Capsicum annuum, an edible, sweet, generally mild (not spicy) fruit, originating in the New World.
• capsicum Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.
• paprika A bright reddish orange colour resembling that of the ground spice.

capsicum — full definition

1. 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.
2. noun The non-spicy fruit of the above plants, such as the bell pepper.