Cayenne: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ถ๏ธ
cayenne
[ kaษชหษn ]
spice, flavor
Cayenne is a hot pepper that belongs to the Capsicum family and is often used as a spice in a variety of cuisines. It is typically ground into a bright red powder and is known for its fiery heat and pungent flavor. Commonly used in dishes to enhance spiciness, cayenne can also be found in sauces, marinades, and seasoning blends. It is rich in capsaicin, which is known for its health benefits, including pain relief and metabolic boosts.
Synonyms
chili, hot pepper, red pepper.
Examples of usage
- I added a pinch of cayenne to the chili for extra heat.
- Cayenne pepper is often used in Asian cuisine.
- She loves her dishes spicy, so she always sprinkles cayenne on top.
- You can find cayenne in the spice aisle of the grocery store.
Translations
Translations of the word "cayenne" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caiena
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฏเฅเคจเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Cayenne
๐ฎ๐ฉ cabai cayenne
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะนัะฝััะบะธะน ะฟะตัะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ papryka cayenne
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใคใจใณใใใใผ
๐ซ๐ท cayenne
๐ช๐ธ cayena
๐น๐ท kฤฑrmฤฑzฤฑ biber
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด์ด์ ๊ณ ์ถ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู ูุงููู
๐จ๐ฟ kajenskรฝ pepล
๐ธ๐ฐ kajenskรฝ korenie
๐จ๐ณ ๅกๅฎด่พฃๆค
๐ธ๐ฎ kajenski poper
๐ฎ๐ธ kajein pipar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะนะตะฝ ะฑาฑัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษyan bibษri
๐ฒ๐ฝ cayena
Etymology
The word 'cayenne' comes from the Latin 'capsicum,' which refers to the genus of plants that produce peppers. The term evolved from the Spanish 'cayena,' which referred specifically to the hot peppers cultivated in the region of Cayenne in French Guiana. Cayenne peppers were used for both culinary and medicinal purposes by indigenous peoples long before European contact. The spice gained popularity in Europe during the age of exploration as explorers returned with various spices from the New World. Today, cayenne is cultivated in many regions around the world and remains a staple in various cuisines, particularly in Caribbean, Mexican, and Southern U.S. cooking.