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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Prepare the Seasoned Shrimp: Stir together 3 quarts water, wine, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a medium pot.
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
Nashville has sprinkled some cayenne pepper on more than just its fried chicken of late though, spicing up its game and winning four matches in a row to reach the cusp of a season-long string of victories.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Prep Onions In an extra large bowl combine butter, thyme, garlic salt, smoked paprika, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The company also said the BBQ Ranch sauce is a combination of ranch dressing and BBQ sauce, while the Buffalo Bleu is buffalo sauce blended with bleu cheese, cayenne pepper and garlic.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
Nashville has sprinkled some cayenne pepper on more than just its fried chicken of late though, spicing up its game and winning four matches in a row to reach the cusp of a season-long string of victories.
—Andrew Knoll, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
Prep Onions In an extra large bowl combine butter, thyme, garlic salt, smoked paprika, black pepper and cayenne pepper.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The company also said the BBQ Ranch sauce is a combination of ranch dressing and BBQ sauce, while the Buffalo Bleu is buffalo sauce blended with bleu cheese, cayenne pepper and garlic.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 13 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 2 Apr. 2025.
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