pimento

noun

pi·​men·​to pə-ˈmen-(ˌ)tō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento

Examples of pimento in a Sentence

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Yes, mayonnaise combines with mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, and pimentos to take the flavor to new delicious heights. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024 Manzanilla olives are big business here—the ones stuffed with pimentos—and also the picual, Spain’s peppery and chlorophylly bestseller. Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024 In a bowl, combine the shredded cheese, pimentos, jalapeno, and a dash of pepper until evenly distributed. Michelle Gross, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024 The recipe uses 3 cups of leftover diced turkey blended with a creamy roux and spiced up with pimentos and red pepper. Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for pimento 

Word History

Etymology

Spanish pimienta allspice, pepper, from Late Latin pigmenta, plural of pigmentum plant juice, from Latin, pigment

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pimento was in 1660

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“Pimento.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimento. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

pimento

noun
pi·​men·​to pə-ˈment-ō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento

Medical Definition

pimento

noun
pi·​men·​to pə-ˈment-(ˌ)ō How to pronounce pimento (audio)
plural pimentos or pimento

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