cayenne

• Nom désignant un piment rouge très fort, la plante qui le produit, ou la poudre/piment moulu préparé à partir de ses gousses et graines séchées.

A noun referring to a hot red pepper, the plant that bears it, or the ground spice made from its dried pods and seeds.

1. SpiceA2formalculinary

   A hot, pungent powder made from dried and ground cayenne peppers, used to add heat to food.

   cayenne (épice)

   • She added a pinch of cayenne to the chili for extra heat.
   • Cayenne is a common ingredient in spicy curries.
   • The recipe calls for half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

   Synonymescayenne pepperred pepper

2. Pepper plantB1formalculinary

   A plant (Capsicum annuum) that bears long, thin, very hot red peppers.

   Piment de Cayenne

   • Cayenne plants thrive in warm, sunny climates.
   • The farmer harvested a large crop of cayenne peppers.
   • Cayenne is often grown in home gardens for its spicy fruit.

   Synonymescayenne pepperchili pepperchilli pepperlong pepper

3. Pepper fruitB1formalculinary

   The long, twisted, hot red fruit of the cayenne plant, used fresh or dried.

   piment de Cayenne

   • He sliced a fresh cayenne pepper into the stir-fry.
   • Dried cayenne peppers are often ground into a powder.
   • The cayenne pepper's heat can vary depending on its ripeness.

   Synonymescayenne pepper