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cayenne pepper

British  
/ keɪˈɛn /

noun

  1. Also called: red pepper.  Often shortened to: cayenne.  a very hot condiment, bright red in colour, made from the dried seeds and pods of various capsicums

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Etymology

Origin of cayenne pepper

C18: ultimately from Tupi quiynha

Example Sentences

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Some Rams players reportedly put cayenne pepper in their socks to keep the heat in their feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

Bread & butter pickles aren’t an ideal choice, but they could work for a spicier lemonade that incorporates cayenne pepper and jalapeños.

From Salon • Aug. 29, 2025

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

“And still somehow when you were a freshman, you ended up with shaving cream in your helmet and cayenne pepper on your jockstrap.”

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

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