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Pimenta

Pimenta

9.5
A group of tropical trees that includes the allspice tree with aromatic berries used as a spice
  • noun
  • /ˈpɪmɛntə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Pimenta tree is cultivated for its aromatic berries known as allspice.

Examples

  • The Pimenta tree produces a spice known as allspice.

  • The Pimenta tree is cultivated for its aromatic berries known as allspice.

  • Botanists studied the characteristics of the Pimenta genus in the Caribbean.

  • Several species of Pimenta are valued for their culinary and medicinal uses.

  • Many chefs use Pimenta in their recipes for flavor.

  • Botanists studied the characteristics of the Pimenta genus in the Caribbean.

  • Several species of Pimenta are valued for their culinary and medicinal uses.

Synonyms

genus Pimenta
vsPimenta
  • Specialized
9.3

A small group of tropical American trees that includes the allspice tree

gives a fuller description including example species and native regions

Compounds

genus Pimenta
  • Specialized
9.3

A small group of tropical American trees that includes the allspice tree

Surface Forms

Pimenta singular
Pimentas plural

Etymology

Pimenta comes from the Portuguese and Spanish word pimienta which means 'pepper', because the ripe berries smell and taste like a mix of spices. So a Pimenta tree is remembered as a kind of 'pepper' tree, which is why its best-known species is the allspice tree.