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Meaning of "capsicum" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CAPSICUM

From New Latin, from Latin capsa box, case².
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CAPSICUM

capsicum  [ˈkæpsɪkəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CAPSICUM

noun
adjective
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Capsicum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CAPSICUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

capsicum

Capsicum

Capsicum is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family Solanaceae. Its species are native to the Americas, where they have been cultivated for thousands of years. In modern times, it is cultivated worldwide, and has become a key element in many regional cuisines. In addition to use as spices and food vegetables, Capsicum species have also found use in medicines. The fruit of Capsicum plants have a variety of names depending on place and type. The piquant varieties are commonly called chili peppers, or simply "chilies". The large, mild form is called red pepper, green pepper, or bell pepper in North America and typically just "capsicum" in New Zealand, Australia, and India. The fruit is called paprika in some other countries. The generic name is derived from the Greek word κάπτω, meaning "to bite" or "to swallow". The name "pepper" came into use because of their similar flavour to the condiment black pepper, Piper nigrum, although there is no botanical relationship with this plant, or with Sichuan pepper.

Definition of capsicum in the English dictionary

The definition of capsicum in the dictionary is any tropical American plant of the solanaceous genus Capsicum, such as C. frutescens, having mild or pungent seeds enclosed in a pod-shaped or bell-shaped fruit. Other definition of capsicum is the fruit of any of these plants, used as a vegetable or ground to produce a condiment.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CAPSICUM


asalam-wa-leikum
ˈʌsəˈlɑːmwɑːˈleɪkəm
canticum
ˈkæntɪkəm
cervicum
ˈsɜːvɪkəm
colchicum
ˈkɒltʃɪkəm
doronicum
dəˈrɒnɪkəm
etymologicum
ˌɛtɪməˈlɒdʒɪkəm
hypericum
haɪˈpɛrɪkəm
Illyricum
ɪˈlɪərɪkəm
modicum
ˈmɒdɪkəm
nickum
ˈnɪkəm
Noricum
ˈnɒrɪkəm
panicum
ˈpænɪkəm
practicum
ˈpræktɪkəm
stickum
ˈstɪkəm
tillicum
ˈtɪlɪkəm
triticum
ˈtrɪtɪkəm
viaticum
vaɪˈætɪkəm
Wykeham
ˈwɪkəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CAPSICUM

caps.
capsaicin
Capsian
capsicin
capsid
capsidal
capsizable
capsizal
capsize
capsomer
capsomere
capstan
capstan bar
capstan lathe
capstone
capsular
capsulate
capsulated
capsulation
capsule

WORDS THAT END LIKE CAPSICUM

ammoniacum
caecum
cecum
cum
Eboracum
exacum
guaiacum
jus canonicum
locum
molluscum
offscum
pax vobiscum
periostracum
pond scum
scum
talcum
taraxacum
vade mecum
verbascum
viscum

Synonyms and antonyms of capsicum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «capsicum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CAPSICUM

Find out the translation of capsicum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of capsicum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «capsicum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

辣椒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

capsicum
570 millions of speakers

English

capsicum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शिमला मिर्च
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فليفلة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

паприкой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

capsicum
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

লঙ্কা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

piment doux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Capsicum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Peperoni
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

唐辛子
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고추
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kapsul
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây ớt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிகப்பு மிளகாய்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शिंपला
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kırmızıbiber
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

capsico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

papryka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

паприкою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ardei gras
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοκκινοπίπερο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

paprika
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

capsicum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Capsicum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of capsicum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAPSICUM»

The term «capsicum» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.186 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CAPSICUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «capsicum» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «capsicum» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about capsicum

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAPSICUM»

Discover the use of capsicum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to capsicum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Capsicum: The genus Capsicum
This and a variety of other therapeutic properties have earned capsicum much industrial importance. This book details the therapeutic applications of capsaicin together with its action on different biological systems.
Amit Krishna De, 2004
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Hot Peppers: The Story of Cajuns and Capsicum
Smitten by a love of hot peppers, journalist Schweid presents an entertaining exploration of the history and folklore that surrounds these beauties and takes a fascinating look at the industry built around the fiery crop.
Richard Schweid, 1999
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Capsicum
Capsicum also has antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties. In this booklet, Rita Elkins, M.H., discusses research and usage associated with capsicum.
Rita Elkins, 1997
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A Revision of the Genus Capsicum: With Especial Reference to ...
We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
H. C. Irish, 2008
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In vitro Haploid Production in Higher Plants: Volume 3: ...
Its high nutritional value, especially in vitamin A and C content, has increased fresh market demand for the sweet pepper (Capsicum anmturn L.) in recent years . Capsicum frutescens L. remains valuable for the spice industry, especially in ...
S. Mohan Jain, S.K. Sopory, Ricahrd Veilleux, 1996
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Post Harvest Handling of Hot Peppers (Capsicum frutescens)
32 The quality of the water used for irrigation is also important as it may pre- dispose the crop to disease pathogens. FERTILIZATION The practice of fertilizing hot peppers is common and essential and should be encouraged if fruits of a high ...
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Peppers: Vegetable and Spice Capsicums
Capsicum species are members of the Solanaceae, a large tropical family that includes tomato, potato, tobacco and petunia. They are not related to Piper nigrum, the source of black pepper, nor are they related to the Guinea pepper or grains ...
Paul W. Bosland, Eric J. Votava, 2012
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TASER® Conducted Electrical Weapons: Physiology, Pathology, ...
Capsicum is generally recognized as safe as a food component by the US Food and Drug Administration [35]. Capsicum derived ingredients are found widely, and used as skin- conditioning agents, external analgesics, flavoring agents, and  ...
Mark W. Kroll, Jeffrey D. Ho, 2009
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Medicinal Plants of Asia and the Pacific
The traditional systems of medicine of the Asia-Pacific have been using about 50 species of Solanaceae, a number of which are of American origin, such as Capsicum minimum Roxb., Solanum fe rax var. laniocarpum. Solanum mammosum L.
Christophe Wiart, 2006
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The Gardeners Dictionary: Containing the Methods of ...
CAPSICUM ; Guiney Pepper. The Characters are ; The Flowers consist of one Leaf, and are expanded like those ofNight- Jhade ; the Fruit is foft, fleshy, and membraneous, ami divided into two or more Cells, in which are contained many flat ...
Philip Miller, 1735

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAPSICUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term capsicum is used in the context of the following news items.
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Spanish kumara pockets
Let the oven do all the work with these flavoursome Spanish kumara pockets filled with spicy chorizo, capsicum and sour cream. «Taste.com.au, Jul 15»
2
Solo police patrols to remain in Tasmania
... and must be fully equipped with their accoutrements, including firearm, baton, (capsicum) spray, radio and ballistic vests," Mr Mewis said. «Yahoo7 News, Jul 15»
3
Mothers with postnatal mental illness need all the help we can give …
I called the crisis assessment team when the delusions got too much and they sent two policewomen with capsicum spray to my house. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
4
OUT IN THE YARD: Peppers
As the summer heat up one of the most heat loving plants is the pepper. The pepper comes from the genus Capsicum of the nightshade family. «The Port Arthur News, Jul 15»
5
Weight-friendly ways to give winter comfort foods a healthy makeover
Use grass-fed organic minced meat when you can, and add lots of extra grated veggies and fresh herbs to your sauce such as carrots, red capsicum, and ... «Body and Soul, Jul 15»
6
Savour a hot soup this monsoon!
Capsicum Soup A cheesy light green soup. Ingredients 4 medium sized capsicums - cut into big pieces 2 tomatoes - cut into big pieces «Times of India, Jul 15»
7
Foul mouth aimed at officers
An officer took out his capsicum spray when telling him he was being arrested. Mather was handcuffed just as some of his family arrived along ... «The Border Mail, Jul 15»
8
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Add onion, spring onions, carrots, capsicum and salt; Add pepper powder and soy sauce and mix. Add bean sprouts and spring onion greens ... «Onislam.net, Jul 15»
9
Guardian 8's Pro V2 Device to Be Included in Universal Protection …
... with a strobe light, projects a laser spotter and deploys a precision stream of oleoresin capsicum (pepper spray) as a last line of defense. «CNNMoney, Jul 15»
10
Traditional Pakistani pakoras with a Chinese twist
Chop the carrot, capsicum and onion and sauté them in oil for two minutes. 2. Take out the vegetables in a bowl and add the corn flour and milk ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»

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