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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Turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, saffron and cayenne pepper are all loaded with micronutrients and antioxidants.
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Dr. Uma Naidoo, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.
—Katie Workman, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until combined.
—Hannah Taylor, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Tip: If chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are not available, use ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper and a dash of liquid smoke.
—Susan Nicholson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Dr. Uma Naidoo, Contributor, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl.
—Katie Workman, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl until combined.
—Hannah Taylor, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
Tip: If chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are not available, use ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper and a dash of liquid smoke.
—Susan Nicholson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Cayenne pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne%20pepper. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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