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 cayenne pepper lingers on the tongue for a full minute after gulping the shot down.
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April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025
Or sprinkle on a bit of cayenne pepper instead of black pepper.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Add the Cajun seasoning, basil, cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
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April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025
Or sprinkle on a bit of cayenne pepper instead of black pepper.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Add the Cajun seasoning, basil, cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to coat.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Dec. 2025
Sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper; toss to coat.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Cayenne pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne%20pepper. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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