Definition

A type of sweet pepper that is usually red, mild in flavor, and often used in cooking, salads, or as a stuffing for olives.

Example

I added some diced pimiento to the salad for extra flavor.

Conversation

Have you tried cooking with pimiento lately?

Not recently, but I love how it adds flavor to dishes.

I made a salad with pimiento last week, and it was amazing!

That sounds delicious! I should try adding it to my next meal.

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Root Explanation

Pimiento comes from Spanish 'pimiento', which means pepper. The word is derived from Latin 'piper', meaning pepper, which in turn comes from Greek 'piperi', also meaning pepper. Thus, 'pimiento' refers to a type of pepper, particularly the sweet variety.

Memory Tip

Think of the Spanish word for pepper, 'pimiento', which directly connects to its Latin root 'piper'. This helps you remember that 'pimiento' refers to a type of pepper.

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