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.
• chili noun A hot-tasting pepper (fresh or dried) used to add spice to food.

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.
• chili (countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

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.

chili — full definition

1. noun A hot-tasting pepper (fresh or dried) used to add spice to food.
2. noun A thick, spicy stew usually made with meat or beans and chili peppers.