paprika
Paprika (noun) means a red powdered spice made from dried, ground sweet or chili peppers, common in Hungarian and other cuisines. Example: “She dusted the deviled eggs with smoked paprika.”
How to use paprika
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA red spice made from ground peppers, ranging from mild and sweet to smoky or hot.
Word forms
more paprika comparative, paprikas plural, most paprika superlative
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Etymology
Via Hungarian paprika, ultimately from Latin piper ("pepper") through Serbo-Croatian, tracing back to the same ancient root as the word "pepper."
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What does “paprika” mean?
The word “paprika” means a red powdered spice made from dried, ground sweet or chili peppers, common in Hungarian and other cuisines. In plain terms, a red spice made from ground peppers, ranging from mild and sweet to smoky or hot.
How do you pronounce “paprika”?
“Paprika” is pronounced puh-PREE-kuh (/pəˈpɹiːkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “paprika” in a sentence?
Here is “paprika” used in a sentence: “She dusted the deviled eggs with smoked paprika.”
What part of speech is “paprika”?
“Paprika” is a noun.
Where does the word “paprika” come from?
The word “paprika” comes from Latin. Via Hungarian paprika, ultimately from Latin piper ("pepper") through Serbo-Croatian, tracing back to the same ancient root as the word "pepper.".