मरीचिका
marīcikā
The English word "capsicum" is translated into Sanskrit as मरीचिका (marīcikā).
मरीचिका is used to refer to the bell pepper.
Meaning: bell pepper (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
marīcikā
Did you know?
- In Sanskrit, the term मरीचिका can also refer to a 'mirage' or an 'illusion' in certain poetic contexts, describing something that appears real but lacks substance.
- The word मरीचिका is the feminine form of मरीचिक, which can also mean 'a spark' or 'a flash of light'. This likely refers to the sharp, stinging sensation of the pepper's heat.
- The word मरीचिका (marīcikā) is etymologically related to the word for 'pepper' or 'black pepper' in many Indo-Aryan languages, even though the bell pepper is not a native plant of the Indian subcontinent.
Examples in context
- देवदत्तः शिग्रुकं खादति।Devadatta eats capsicum.
- मरीचिका हरितवर्णा अस्ति।marīcikā haritavarṇā asti.The bell pepper is green.
- मम समीपे मरीचिका नास्ति।mama samīpe marīcikā nāsti.I do not have a bell pepper.
Example conversation
Vivan and Mira are preparing a salad in the kitchen.
- विवान Vivaanमीरा, मरीचिका कुत्र अस्ति?mīrā, marīcikā kutra asti?Mira, where is the capsicum?
- मीरा Miraविवान, मरीचिका तत्र अस्ति।vivāna, marīcikā tatra asti।Vivan, the capsicum is there.
- विवान Vivaanकिं मरीचिका मधुरा अस्ति?kiṃ marīcikā madhurā asti?Is the capsicum sweet?
- मीरा Miraआम्, एषा मरीचिका मधुरा अस्ति।ām, eṣā marīcikā madhurā asti।Yes, this capsicum is sweet.
