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pi·men·to

 (pĭ-mĕn′tō)
n. pl. pi·men·tos
1. See allspice.
2. Variant of pimiento.

[Spanish pimiento, red or green pepper, pepper plant, from pimienta, black pepper, pepper fruit, from Late Latin pigmenta, pl. of pigmentum, vegetable juice, condiment, pigment, from Latin, pigment, from pingere, to paint; see peig- in Indo-European roots.]
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pimento

(pɪˈmɛntəʊ)
n, pl -tos
(Plants) another name for allspice, pimiento
[C17: from Spanish pimiento pepper plant, from Medieval Latin pigmenta spiced drink, from Latin pigmentum pigment]
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pi•men•to

(pɪˈmɛn toʊ)

n., pl. -tos.
1. the red, mild-flavored fruit of the sweet pepper, Capsicum annuum, used esp. as a stuffing for olives.
2. the plant itself.
[1665–75; alter. of Sp pimiento pepper plant, masculine derivative of pimienta pepper fruit < Late Latin pigmenta spiced drink]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.pimento - plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruitspimento - plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers
sweet pepper - large mild crisp thick-walled capsicum peppers usually bell-shaped or somewhat oblong; commonly used in salads
paprika - a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos
genus Capsicum, Capsicum - chiefly tropical perennial shrubby plants having many-seeded fruits: sweet and hot peppers
capsicum, capsicum pepper plant, pepper - any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers
2.pimento - fully ripened sweet red pepper; usually cooked
sweet pepper - large mild crisp thick-walled capsicum peppers usually bell-shaped or somewhat oblong; commonly used in salads
paprika - a mild powdered seasoning made from dried pimientos
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Translations

pimento

[pɪˈmentəʊ] N (pimentos (pl)) → pimiento m, pimentón m morrón (S. Cone)
Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

pimento

[pɪˈmɛntəʊ] npiment m
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

pimento

n
(= allspice)Piment m or nt, → Nelkenpfeffer m; (= tree)Pimentbaum m
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

pimento

[pɪˈmɛntəʊ] npeperoncino
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
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For the marinade: 1tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1tbsp soft brown sugar; 60ml lime juice (from 3 limes); 1tbsp pimento (allspice) berries; 1tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1tsp ground cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg; 2tsp fresh thyme leaves; 2tbsp chopped ginger; 1 medium onion, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 fresh thyme sprigs; 2 scotch bonnet peppers, deseeded; a little honey METHOD 1.
INGREDIENTS (makes 6) 1kg beef mince; 2 tsp ground pimento (allspice); 4 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1 tsp browning or soy sauce; Squeeze of lime juice; 4 garlic cloves, neatly chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped 2 scotch bonnet peppers, deseeded and diced; 2 spring onions, thinly sliced; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 60ml white wine vinegar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; Vegetable oil, for cooking; 6 square slices of cheese To serve: 6 large lettuce leaves; 2 large tomatoes, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced into rings; 6 burger buns, lightly toasted; Jerk BBQ sauce METHOD 1.
Place the fish parcel on baking tray and bake for 50-60 minutes until the fish is cooked beef er encount DA'FLAVA JERK BURGER INGREDIENTS (makes 6) 1kg beef mince; 2tsp ground pimento (allspice); 4 tbsp brown sugar; 1tsp ground cinnamon; 1tsp freshly grated nutmeg; 1tsp browning or soy sauce; Squeeze of lime juice; 4 garlic cloves, neatly chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped 2 scotch bonnet peppers, deseeded and diced; 2 spring onions, thinly sliced; 1tsp dried thyme; 1tsp freshly ground black pepper; 60ml white wine vinegar; 1 egg, lightly beaten; Vegetable oil, for cooking; 6 square slices of cheese To serve: 6 large lettuce leaves; 2 large tomatoes, sliced; 1 small onion, sliced into rings; 6 burger buns, lightly toasted; Jerk BBQ sauce METHOD 1.
Ever since Adrian Pimento resurfaced from going undercover for 12 years, no one could predict what his reactions and next moves would be.
Pumpkin rice INGREDIENTS SERVES 4 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 1 small red onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp ground pimento (allspice) Handful of fresh thyme sprigs 500g pumpkin or butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and diced 250ml vegetable stock 250ml coconut milk 1 scotch bonnet pepper 400g long-grain or basmati rice DIRECTIONS Add the oil to a large pot over a high heat, then add the onions and garlic.
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You'll find honey infused with chile powder, pimento cheeses and "angry cukes" (spicy cucumber pickles) to enhance your dishes.
The jury of the long and short documentary films included director Yousry Nasrallah from Egypt as president in addition to Chris McDonnell from Canada, Pedro Pimento from Mozambique, Cheryl Chang from China and Sulaf Fawakherji from Syria.
The Poogan's Courtyard menu will be overseen by executive chef/partner Daniel Doyle and include many popular dishes from both Poogan's Porch and Poogan's Smokehouse, such as house-smoked pulled pork, fried green tomato bites with seasonal chutney and pimento cheese fritters with smoked bacon jam.
Serving a variety of piping hot biscuits, pimento cheese sandwiches and other inspired breakfast, lunch and late-night treats, Callie's Hot Little Biscuit currently has two locations in Charleston and one in Atlanta.
Joshua's Range Rover also boasts some unique design flourishes, including bespoke diamond-quilted leather interior, finished in ebony and pimento red and featuring his signature embroidered on the driver's headrest.
Add 1 small jar chopped red pimento, and 3/4 C sweet pickle relish (sometimes if I am lucky I can find sweet pickle cubes at the grocery store).