paprika

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The lunch special main course was called beef paprika, which is apparently the French version of goulash.

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  1. noun A mild powdered seasoning made from sweet red peppers.
  2. noun A dark to deep or vivid reddish orange.

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  • Goulash and paprika, and so on Helen rolled her eyes. —  The Historian
  • Add the turmeric, paprika, and cayenne, and cook, stirring until the beef is completely browned. —  Tigers & Strawberries
  • Toss cheese with the flour, paprika, and cumin, then add to the pan, one handful at a time, stirring to melt each handful. —  wacotrib - Latest News Headlines
  • Our main export produce are chillies and paprika, though we also produce staple crops such as maize, rice and potatoes. —  AllAfrica News: Latest
  • Stir in paprika, ginger and pepper; cook 1 minute longer. —  Winnipeg Sun
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  1. Hungarian, from Serbian, from papar, ground pepper, from Slavic *piprŭ, from Latin piper; see pepper.

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  1. Hungarian, red pepper.
 

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/ˈpæprɪkə/
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