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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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.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Tossed in butter and salt with a generous pinch of cayenne pepper, these pecans are an effortless appetizer that are perfect for any party, any season.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Active Time: 9 mins Total Time: 9 mins Yield:
2 cups
As if one type of pepper weren't enough, three pops of pepper give this spicy pimiento cheese different levels of heat: Fresh jalapeños bring fruity, bright heat; pickled jalapeños offer softer spice; and cayenne pepper lends earthier heat.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
The boy told investigators that Hildebrandt had used rope to bind his limbs to weights on the ground and dressed his wounds with cayenne pepper and honey, according to the police report.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025
Tossed in butter and salt with a generous pinch of cayenne pepper, these pecans are an effortless appetizer that are perfect for any party, any season.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Active Time: 9 mins Total Time: 9 mins Yield:
2 cups
As if one type of pepper weren't enough, three pops of pepper give this spicy pimiento cheese different levels of heat: Fresh jalapeños bring fruity, bright heat; pickled jalapeños offer softer spice; and cayenne pepper lends earthier heat.
—Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2025
The boy told investigators that Hildebrandt had used rope to bind his limbs to weights on the ground and dressed his wounds with cayenne pepper and honey, according to the police report.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cayenne pepper
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“Cayenne pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne%20pepper. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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