cayenne
noun
Simple meaning
A strong red-orange colour, like the cayenne pepper.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kaɪˈɛn
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Definition
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noun
A strong red-orange colour, like the cayenne pepper.
The capital city of French Guiana department.
figurative
Spice or verve.
Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red
Any of several very hot chilli peppers.
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Commonly cultivated Old World woody herb having large pinkish to red flowers.
Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers.
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