paprika
noun
pa·pri·ka
pə-ˈprē-kə 
pa-
: a usually mild red seasoning consisting of the dried finely ground pods of various sweet peppers
also
: a sweet pepper used for making paprika
Examples of paprika in a Sentence
tomato sauce made with garlic, paprika, and pepper
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Make the Sauce: Start by making the roux with butter, flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Toast and grind Sichuan peppercorns, then blend with salt and other spices such as black pepper, garlic, ginger, and paprika.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Common chili spices include chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt and paprika.
Cook until onions are translucent, about 5-8 minutes.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2024
Toast and grind Sichuan peppercorns, then blend with salt and other spices such as black pepper, garlic, ginger, and paprika.
—Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
Common chili spices include chili powder, cumin, and paprika.
—Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2024
Add garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt and paprika.
Cook until onions are translucent, about 5-8 minutes.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Paprika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paprika. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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paprika
noun
pa·pri·ka
pə-ˈprē-kə
pa-
: a mild red spice consisting of the dried finely ground fruit of various cultivated sweet peppers
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