Capsicum

/ˈkæpsɪkəm/ noun

Definition

A genus of flowering plants that produce peppers, including bell peppers and chili peppers.

Etymology

From Latin 'capsa' (box) + possibly from the Mayan word 'xocopostle'; the Latin name refers to the pod-like shape of the fruit.

Kelly Says

Capsicum plants were domesticated in Mexico thousands of years ago, and their seeds traveled around the world thanks to Spanish explorers—now we have peppers everywhere!

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