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piquillo
(pi|quillo)
Pronunciation:
/piˈkiːjəʊ/
noun
(
plural
piquillos
)
a sweet pepper of a variety grown in Spain, often sold roasted and preserved in oil.
Origin:
Spanish, literally 'little beak'
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