cayenne pepper

/ keɪˈɛn /

noun

1. Also called: red pepper. Often shortened to: cayenne. a very hot condiment, bright red in colour, made from the dried seeds and pods of various capsicums

Word History and Origins

Origin of cayenne pepper¹

C18: ultimately from Tupi quiynha

Example Sentences

Bread & butter pickles aren’t an ideal choice, but they could work for a spicier lemonade that incorporates cayenne pepper and jalapeños.

From Salon

Each kettle corn popcorn is generously coated in honey powder and hot cayenne pepper, providing the perfect balance of two bold flavors.

From Salon

The cafe now offers six varieties and Ms Geraedts said customers loved the dish's rich, comforting flavour, seasoned with cayenne pepper, nutmeg, paprika and Worcestershire sauce.

From BBC

She shaved her young daughter’s hair, tied the kids’ arms and legs to weights and applied a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey on their wounds.

From Los Angeles Times

A squeeze of fresh lemon along with fresh, peppery extra virgin olive oil, shaved purple onion, and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper take it all up a level.

From Salon

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