pə̇ˈment.(ˌ)ō, -en.(ˌ)tō, ˌpimēˈe-, pə̇mˈye- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish, from pimienta
1. : any of various bluntly conical thick-fleshed sweet peppers of European origin with a distinctive mild sweet flavor that are much used as a garnish, as a stuffing for olives, and as a source of paprika
2. : a plant that bears pimientos
3. : pimento 2 — not used technically