cayenne pepper
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of cayenne pepper
C18: ultimately from Tupi quiynha
Example Sentences
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Indeed, there’s shakshuka: a popular North African and Middle Eastern dish that’s essentially eggs poached in a simmering tomato sauce spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper.
From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026
The cafe now offers six varieties and Ms Geraedts said customers loved the dish's rich, comforting flavour, seasoned with cayenne pepper, nutmeg, paprika and Worcestershire sauce.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
She used a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey to dress his wounds, according to the police report said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
For several years my garden was repeatedly torn up by raccoons, and I tried to drive them away with cayenne pepper, moth balls, motion-sensor sprinklers and coyote urine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
“Well, I hope you left some suitable excuse,” said her husband, somewhat appeased, as he added a dash of cayenne pepper to the soup.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
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