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cay·enne pepper

 (kī-ĕn′, kā-)
n.
An orange-red to dark red condiment consisting of the ground ripe fruits of any of several pungent varieties of capsicum. Also called red pepper.
[Alteration (by folk etymology from Cayenne) of kian, chian, from Tupí quiínia, hot pepper.]
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cayenne pepper

(keɪˈɛn)
n
(Cookery) a very hot condiment, bright red in colour, made from the dried seeds and pods of various capsicums. Often shortened to: cayenne Also called: red pepper
[C18: ultimately from Tupi quiynha]
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cayenne pepper

A hot condiment, made from the dried red seeds and pods of a tropical plant.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.cayenne pepper - plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long pepperscayenne pepper - plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red
Capsicum annuum longum, cayenne, chili pepper, chilli pepper, jalapeno, long pepper
chilli, chilly, chile, chili, chili pepper - very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
red pepper, cayenne, cayenne pepper - ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum
genus Capsicum, Capsicum - chiefly tropical perennial shrubby plants having many-seeded fruits: sweet and hot peppers
capsicum, capsicum pepper plant, pepper - any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers
2.cayenne pepper - ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicumcayenne pepper - ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum
red pepper, cayenne
flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
Capsicum annuum longum, cayenne, cayenne pepper, chili pepper, chilli pepper, jalapeno, long pepper - plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red
3.cayenne pepper - a long and often twisted hot red pepper
cayenne
chilli, chilly, chile, chili, chili pepper - very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
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Translations
cayennepippuri

cayenne pepper

n → Cayennepfeffer m
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"Well, I hope you left some suitable excuse," said her husband, somewhat appeased, as he added a dash of cayenne pepper to the soup.
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'It's this fog,' returned Edwin; 'and it makes my eyes smart, like Cayenne pepper.'
You had better take your Cayenne pepper here than outside; pray stop and dine.'
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"Oh, excellent!" said Rebecca, who was suffering tortures with the cayenne pepper.
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'Broiled ham and cayenne pepper,' says the captain.
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And now the murder's all out, I'm sorry,' added the dolls' dressmaker, rigid from head to foot with energy as she shook her little fist before her eyes, 'that I didn't give him Cayenne pepper and chopped pickled Capsicum!'
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Such zests as his particular little phial of cayenne pepper and his pennyworth of pickles in a saucer, were not wanting.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, plus more as needed
Crispy Sesame Chicken Schnitzel
INGREDIENTS n300g mixed basmati and wild rice n1/2 tsp paprika n1/2 tsp cayenne pepper n1/2 tsp ground cumin n4 x 120g skinless salmon filets n Calorie-controlled cooking spray n1 cucumber, halved lengthways, deseeded and cut into chunks nGrated zest and juice of 1 lemon, plus lemon wedges to serve n4 tbsp 0% fat natural nGreek yoghurt METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.
make it SPICED SALMON AND RICE SALAD
Meanwhile, toss the chips with the paprika, cayenne pepper and some salt.
Grilled ham, egg & spiced oven chips; Use up your leftovers BBC Good Food daily recipe to collect
INGREDIENTS 275g Co-op British cauliflower, trimmed into small florets 2 large Co-op British eggs Pinch cayenne pepper 300g pot Co-op cheese sauce 15g Co-op unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing 100g Co-op piccolo tomatoes 20g white breadcrumbs 1 tbsp flat leaf parsley, chopped METHOD Preheat the oven to 220degC/fan 200degC/Gas 7.
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