cayenne pepper

/ˈkaɪɪn ˈpɛpər/

/ˈkɑjɪn ˈpɛpə/

Other forms: cayenne peppers

Definitions of cayenne pepper

1. noun

   plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red
   synonyms: Capsicum annuum longum, cayenne, chili pepper, chilli pepper, jalapeno, long pepper

   type of:

   capsicum, capsicum pepper plant, pepper

   any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers
2. noun

   ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum
   synonyms: cayenne, red pepper

   type of:

   flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning

   something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
3. noun

   a long and often twisted hot red pepper
   synonyms: cayenne

   type of:

   chile, chili, chili pepper, chilli, chilly

   a very spicy pepper used in cooking that adds heat and strong flavor