pimento
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/pɪˈmentəʊ/
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/pɪˈmentəʊ/
A small, sweet pepper used in cooking or as a decoration.
The pimento-stuffed olives were a delightful addition to the cocktail.
Ground, dried berries from the pimento tree used as a spice.
The recipe calls for a pinch of pimento to enhance the flavor of the dish.