Pimento Definition & Meaning

pimento
noun
  1. plant bearing large mild thick-walled usually bell-shaped fruits; the principal salad peppers
  2. fully ripened sweet red pepper; usually cooked

"Pimento" in song lyrics

See how pimento is used in real songs:

  • "what is a pimento"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ham salad with pimento"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "pimento"

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