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 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Trisha Yearwood's Nashville Hot Chicken Chili 1 cup vegetable oil
3 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp.
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Meanwhile, place flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a large Ziplock plastic bag.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 9 May 2024
The sheet that had been covering me was sopping wet and smelled strangely of my body, tin cans, and cayenne pepper.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 24 Apr. 2024
In a large bowl, whisk together chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, lime juice, olive oil, and water.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
The oranges add bright citrusy notes that are completely unexpected yet a natural pairing with garlic, cayenne pepper and other spices.
—Dan Q. Dao, Southern Living, 1 May 2024
This blend includes cayenne pepper, paradise extract, and organic caffeine along with other natural ingredients to help improve thermogenic response.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings, $5.99 With notes of vinegar, cayenne pepper, and chile pepper extract, Trader Joe’s wings pack a punch with just the right amount of kick.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
Peppery Chicken Wings Allspice, cloves, cayenne pepper and sweet paprika give these wings a warming, pepper taste.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024
Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Meanwhile, place flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a large Ziplock plastic bag.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 9 May 2024
The sheet that had been covering me was sopping wet and smelled strangely of my body, tin cans, and cayenne pepper.
—Emily Harnett, Harper's Magazine, 24 Apr. 2024
In a large bowl, whisk together chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, lime juice, olive oil, and water.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
The oranges add bright citrusy notes that are completely unexpected yet a natural pairing with garlic, cayenne pepper and other spices.
—Dan Q. Dao, Southern Living, 1 May 2024
This blend includes cayenne pepper, paradise extract, and organic caffeine along with other natural ingredients to help improve thermogenic response.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
Hot & Spicy Chicken Wings, $5.99 With notes of vinegar, cayenne pepper, and chile pepper extract, Trader Joe’s wings pack a punch with just the right amount of kick.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
Peppery Chicken Wings Allspice, cloves, cayenne pepper and sweet paprika give these wings a warming, pepper taste.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Cayenne pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne%20pepper. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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