paprika
noun
pa·pri·ka
pə-ˈprē-kə 
pa-
: a usually mild red condiment consisting of the dried finely ground pods of various sweet peppers
also
: a sweet pepper used for making paprika
Examples of paprika in a Sentence
tomato sauce made with garlic, paprika, and pepper
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Creamy Tomato Basil Dressing In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 10 ingredients (through paprika), until well combined.
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
Add the ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and chile flakes and stir until combined.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
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Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2024
Add the ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and chile flakes and stir until combined.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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paprika
noun
pa·pri·ka
pə-ˈprē-kə
pa-
: a mild red spice consisting of the dried finely ground fruit of various cultivated sweet peppers
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