capsicum

noun
UK: /ˈkæpsɪkəm/
US: /ˈkæpsɪkəm/

  1. A type of vegetable, often red, green, or yellow, with a slightly spicy flavor; also known as a bell pepper.

    1. I added some capsicum to the salad for extra flavor.
    2. The chef used a variety of capsicum in the spicy stir-fry to create layers of heat.

Synonyms

bell pepper pepper

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "capsicum" is /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ in British English and /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "capsicum": bell pepper, pepper.

Example usage of "capsicum": "I added some capsicum to the salad for extra flavor.". More examples on the page.