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    Which came first: the pepper as in the spice or the pepper as in bellpepper?

    Question #108767. Asked by david1975. (Sep 12 09 9:44 PM)


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    		The term "bell pepper" is the American name for some fruits of the Capsicum annuum species of plants. The misleading name "pepper" (pimiento in Spanish) was given by Christopher Columbus upon bringing the plant back to Europe. At that time peppercorns, the fruit of Piper nigrum, an unrelated plant, were a highly prized condiment.

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    Sep 12 09, 11:03 PM

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