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pimento

/ˈpɪmɛntoʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does pimento mean?

noun

A sweet, edible seed from the fruit of the pimento tree, used as a spice or in cooking. A pimento is also a type of sweet pepper.

Example

"The chef added a pimento to the salad for extra flavor."

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