pi·mien·to (pĭ-mĕntō, -myĕntō) or pi·men·to (-mĕntō)
n. pl. pi·mien·tos or pi·men·tos
1. A garden pepper (Capsicum annuum) having a mild, sweet, red fruit.
2. The fruit of this plant, used in cooking, in salads, and as a stuffing for green olives.
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