noun
capsicum
Capsicum (noun) means a tropical American plant grown for its edible peppers.
noun
1
A tropical American plant grown for its edible peppers.
2
The mild, non-spicy fruit of this plant, such as a bell pepper.
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Etymology
Borrowed from New Latin capsicum, which came from Ancient Greek καψικός (kapsikós, "like a box"), from Latin capsa ("box").
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What is the meaning of capsicum?
"capsicum" (noun) means a tropical American plant grown for its edible peppers.
What is another word for capsicum?
Other words for "capsicum" include pepper.
What are the different meanings of capsicum?
"capsicum" has 2 main meanings: 1. A tropical American plant grown for its edible peppers; 2. The mild, non-spicy fruit of this plant, such as a bell pepper.
