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bell pepper

noun

Definition of bell pepper

: sweet pepper especially : a large bell-shaped sweet pepper

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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the wok and add the bell peppers and carrot. Joe Yonan, The Denver Post, "This quick Korean stir-fry serves up a bounty of fresh-cut vegetables," 13 Aug. 2019 Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to the wok and add the bell peppers and carrot. Joe Yonan, Washington Post, "This quick Korean stir-fry serves up a bounty of fresh-cut vegetables," 11 Aug. 2019 Pierce the bell peppers in several places with a paring knife. Robin Mather, chicagotribune.com, "Middle Eastern dips and spreads to bump hummus off your summer menu," 26 July 2019 Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well. Daniel Neman, Twin Cities, "Make dinner in a snap with these rotisserie chicken recipes," 6 June 2019 For the Greek Salad side dish, doctor up washed, ready-to-eat lettuce with sliced bell peppers and cucumbers from the salad bar. Linda Gassenheimer, Twin Cities, "It’s too hot to cook. Try these Chicken Pita Pockets instead," 12 Aug. 2019 In a large saucepan, sweat onion and bell pepper in oil 3 minutes. Joanne Kempinger Demski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Lobster Fest indulges shellfish lovers for 3 days, while local restaurants feed the craving all year," 7 Aug. 2019 Add the scallions, onion and bell pepper, cooking until tender, about 10 minutes. ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: West African Peanut Shrimp," 31 July 2019 Lebanese muhammara gets sweetness from the roasted bell peppers, and walnuts lend texture and rich flavor. Robin Mather, chicagotribune.com, "Middle Eastern dips and spreads to bump hummus off your summer menu," 26 July 2019

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First Known Use of bell pepper

1707, in the meaning defined above

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bell pepper

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bell pepper

chiefly US : a large pepper with a mild flavor

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