Pimento

usgb/pɪˈmentəʊ/
noun

A small red or green pepper used for stuffing olives, or used in cooking for its flavor.

I sliced up some pimento to add a sweet flavor to the salad.
Visual representation of "pimento" - A small red or green pepper used for stuffing olives, or used in cooking for its flavor.

Often appears as...

  • pimento stuffed olives
  • pimento cheese
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Culinary Ingredient

Refers to a type of pepper used for adding flavor to dishes or as a garnish.

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The chef garnished the dish with a sliver of pimento.
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Color Descriptor

Often signifies the color of items, typically a deep red associated with the pepper.

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She wore a dress with a pimento red hue.
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Not Spicy

Despite being a pepper, pimentos are sweet and not spicy, unlike some other peppers.

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I prefer pimento in my sandwich for its sweet taste, not heat.
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