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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To deter bugs from getting too comfortable in or around your pumpkin, create a ring of salt, baking soda, or cayenne pepper at the base of the pumpkin.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
The hot oil beautifully toasts the Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper without burning them, helping wake up their flavor.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Whisk together honey, cayenne pepper, lime zest, 3 tablespoons of the lime juice and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl until combined.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Police also discovered that Hildebrandt allegedly used cayenne pepper and honey to dress the children’s wounds and bound the children with ropes, chains and handcuffs.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
The hot oil beautifully toasts the Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper without burning them, helping wake up their flavor.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2024
Whisk together honey, cayenne pepper, lime zest, 3 tablespoons of the lime juice and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a medium bowl until combined.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
Police also discovered that Hildebrandt allegedly used cayenne pepper and honey to dress the children’s wounds and bound the children with ropes, chains and handcuffs.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Cayenne pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne%20pepper. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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