Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus , principally the species and , that are cultivated as edible peppers.
Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus , principally the species and , that are cultivated as edible peppers.
Capsicum means: Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus , principally the species and , that are cultivated as edible peppers.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Capsicum means: Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus , principally the species and , that are cultivated as edible peppers.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(UK, US, Ireland, and, Canada) A fruit of the capsicum plant: red, green, yellow or white, hollow and containing seeds, and in a wide range of mild (sweet, nonspicy) to hot (spicy) varieties.
(North America, Philippines) Any of several bell-shaped varieties of , an edible, sweet, generally mild (not spicy) fruit, originating in the New World.
A plant of the family .
(US) Spicy pepper.
capsicum means: Any of various tropical American plants, of the genus , principally the species and , that are cultivated as edible peppers.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(uncountable) A spice prepared from the fermented, dried, unripe berries of this plant.