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Definition of paprika

paprika

/pæˈpriː.kə/
pa · pri · ka
Plural:paprikas
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paprika Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A powdered spice with a deep orange-red color and a mildly pungent or sweet flavor, made from the dried and ground fruits of certain varieties of sweet pepper or chili pepper (Capsicum annuum).

Example

"She sprinkled smoked paprika over the deviled eggs to add a beautiful color and a savory flavor profile."

• Rhymes for paprika

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the mid-19th century from Hungarian 'paprika', which is derived from the Serbo-Croatian 'pàprika' (diminutive of 'pàpar', meaning pepper), ultimately tracing back to Latin 'piper'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paprika. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paprika
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