Meaning of the word "cayenne pepper" in English

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cayenne pepper

US /ˌkaɪ.en ˈpep.ər/
UK /ˌkaɪ.en ˈpep.ər/
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Noun

1.

a hot-tasting red powder made from dried and ground capsicums, used to flavor food

Example:
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the chili for extra heat.
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
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