n. 1. A powdered seasoning made from sweet red peppers, ranging in flavor from mild to hot. 2. A dark to deep or vivid reddish orange. [Hungarian, from Serbian, from papar, ground pepper, from Slavic *piprŭ, from Latin piper; see PEPPER.] |
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