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pimiento

pi·mien·to [ pi méntō, pi myéntō ] (plural pi·mien·tos)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mild red pepper: a large sweet red pepper. Use: paprika, olive stuffing, garnish.

2. European pepper plant: a plant that produces pimientos. Native to: Europe.  Latin name Capsicum annuum.

[Mid-17th century. < Spanish (see pimento)]
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