Cayenne
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kaɪˈɛn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cayenne is a noun meaning Ellipsis of cayenne pepper.
Meaning
Ellipsis of cayenne pepper.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Spice or verve.
- A strong red-orange colour, like the cayenne pepper.
Example Sentences
What's the difference between a cayenne and a jalapeno?
His barbecue sauce could use a hint of cayenne to heat it up a bit.
We speak ill of our neighbours, not from ill-nature, but idleness; satire is only the cayenne of conversation:.
Word Forms
- cayennes
Synonyms for cayenne
Depending on context, synonyms include jalapeno.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jalapeno, pepper, dash, cascable, xcatik, capsicol.
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