Definition
paprica
noun
- a red spice made from dried and ground sweet or hot peppers, used to flavor and color food
Usage: uncountable in standard usage; common in Hungarian and Spanish cuisine
Examples
- She sprinkled paprika over the deviled eggs for color and flavor.
- Hungarian goulash is traditionally seasoned with paprika.
- The recipe calls for two teaspoons of smoked paprika.
- Paprika ranges from mild and sweet to hot and spicy depending on the pepper variety.
- Many Spanish dishes use paprika as a key ingredient.
- The chef added paprika to give the soup a rich red hue.