cayenne pepper
noun
1
: a pungent condiment consisting of the ground dried fruits or seeds of hot peppers
2
: hot pepper
especially
: any of several cultivated peppers of a variety (Capsicum annuum var. longum) with very long twisted pungent red fruits
3
: the fruit of a cayenne pepper
Examples of cayenne pepper in a Sentence
a dash of cayenne pepper
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The croquettes came out crispy and golden, with a tender interior loaded with sweet notes from the sautéed peppers and onion, plus a subtle spicy kick from the cayenne pepper.
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Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 May 2025
Finally, a petite pinch of cayenne pepper can really wake up a basket of blackberries or blueberries.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Cayenne Pepper Capsaicin is the main bioactive ingredient in cayenne pepper.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Nearly all andouille available in America these days is Cajun-style andouille, which is made with pork butt (technically, the shoulder portion of the pig), pork fat, garlic, salt, and spicy seasonings like cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and/or filé powder.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 May 2025
Finally, a petite pinch of cayenne pepper can really wake up a basket of blackberries or blueberries.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Cayenne Pepper Capsaicin is the main bioactive ingredient in cayenne pepper.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Nearly all andouille available in America these days is Cajun-style andouille, which is made with pork butt (technically, the shoulder portion of the pig), pork fat, garlic, salt, and spicy seasonings like cayenne pepper, crushed red pepper, chili powder, black pepper, and/or filé powder.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Cayenne pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne%20pepper. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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