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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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.
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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
The Zesty Buffalo Sauce comes with a bold blend of cayenne pepper, vinegar and garlic, whereas the Honey Mustard Sauce combines spice and sweetness with the flavorful tastes of mustard and honey.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Upon searching Hildebrandt’s home, police found rope, handcuffs, medical gauze, and a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey in a safe room.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
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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
The Zesty Buffalo Sauce comes with a bold blend of cayenne pepper, vinegar and garlic, whereas the Honey Mustard Sauce combines spice and sweetness with the flavorful tastes of mustard and honey.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Upon searching Hildebrandt’s home, police found rope, handcuffs, medical gauze, and a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey in a safe room.
—Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 25 Feb. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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