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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Cayenne pepper: The perfect balance of ground cayenne pepper adds some sharp spice and a kick of heat.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Cayenne Pepper Capsaicin is the main ingredient in cayenne pepper.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Some sources even suggest hanging cut-up sections of Irish Spring soap or Bounce dryer sheets under the hood or to use cayenne pepper, pepper spray or Pine-Sol cleaner as deterrents.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Cayenne Pepper Capsaicin is the main ingredient in cayenne pepper.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 June 2025
Stir in Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Some sources even suggest hanging cut-up sections of Irish Spring soap or Bounce dryer sheets under the hood or to use cayenne pepper, pepper spray or Pine-Sol cleaner as deterrents.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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“Cayenne pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne%20pepper. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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