Cayenne: meaning, definitions and examples

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cayenne

 

[ kaษชหˆษ›n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caiena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฏเฅ‡เคจเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Cayenne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cabai cayenne

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะนั”ะฝััŒะบะธะน ะฟะตั€ะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ papryka cayenne

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚คใ‚จใƒณใƒšใƒƒใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cayenne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cayena

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑrmฤฑzฤฑ biber

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์ด์—” ๊ณ ์ถ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ูู„ ูƒุงูŠูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kajenskรฝ pepล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kajenskรฝ korenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅกๅฎด่พฃๆค’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kajenski poper

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kajein pipar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะนะตะฝ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ˜แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™yan bibษ™ri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,400, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.