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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cayenne

/kəˈjen/ noun · British & US
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What does cayenne mean?

noun

A type of hot pepper, typically long and thin, used to add heat to food. Cayenne pepper is also a powder made from dried and ground cayenne peppers.

Example

"The chef added a pinch of cayenne to the soup for extra flavor."

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