cayenne
/kei'en/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A long and often twisted hot red pepper: "Cayenne" refers to a specific type of very spicy, elongated red chili pepper.
- Ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum: "Cayenne" also commonly refers to the dried, powdered spice made from these peppers.
- Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red: "Cayenne" can also refer to the plant (Capsicum annuum 'Cayenne') that produces these peppers.
Usage Examples
Noun (Pepper):
- The recipe calls for one fresh cayenne, finely chopped.
- Be careful when handling cayennes; they are extremely hot.
Noun (Spice Powder):
- Add a pinch of cayenne to the soup for some heat.
- Cayenne is a key ingredient in many Cajun and Creole dishes.
Noun (Plant):
- The cayenne in my garden is finally producing fruit.
- This variety of cayenne is known for its high yield.
Advanced Usage
- "Cayenne pepper": This is the full, most common term for both the fresh pepper and the ground spice. While "cayenne" alone is standard, "cayenne pepper" is often used for clarity.
- You can substitute paprika for cayenne pepper if you want less heat.
Variants and Related Words
- Capsaicin (n): The active chemical compound that gives cayenne and other chili peppers their spicy heat.
- Capsaicin is used in some topical pain relievers.
Synonyms
- Red pepper: A general term that can refer to cayenne or other types of red chili peppers, especially in powdered form.
- Chili powder: Note that commercial "chili powder" is often a blend containing cayenne along with other spices like cumin and garlic powder, whereas pure cayenne is much hotter.
Related Phrases
- A dash of cayenne: A common phrase in recipes indicating a small amount of the ground spice.
- Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and a dash of cayenne.
Noun
- a long and often twisted hot red pepper
- ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum
- plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red