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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespepe di Cayenna
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈpepe di kaˈjɛn.na
"Ha aggiunto pepe di Cayenna alla pasta."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A type of hot pepper used as a spice, typically ground into a powder.
"She added cayenne pepper to the chili to give it an extra kick." - 2
A spice made from the dried and ground pods of the cayenne pepper plant, often used in cooking for its heat.
"Cayenne pepper is a common ingredient in many spicy dishes around the world."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cayenne' originates from the French word 'cayenne', which itself is derived from the Tupi word 'kaian', meaning 'pepper'. The spice has been used since the 16th century, gaining popularity in Europe after the Columbian Exchange introduced it from the Americas.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cayenne Pepper" is said worldwide
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poivre de Cayenne
Transliteration: pwavʁ də kɑjɛn
"Elle a ajouté du poivre de Cayenne à la sauce."
Cayennepfeffer
Transliteration: kaɪˈɛnˌp͡fɛfɐ
"Sie fügte Cayennepfeffer zur Suppe hinzu."
pepe di Cayenna
Transliteration: ˈpepe di kaˈjɛn.na
"Ha aggiunto pepe di Cayenna alla pasta."
pimienta de Cayena
Transliteration: pimenˈtja ðe kaˈjena
"Añadió pimienta de Cayena a la salsa."
pimenta caiena
Transliteration: piˈmẽtɐ kaˈjẽɐ
"Ela adicionou pimenta caiena ao prato."
कायेन मिर्च
Transliteration: kāyena mirch
"उसने करी में कायेन मिर्च डाली।"
卡宴辣椒
Transliteration: kǎyàn làjiāo
"她在汤里加了卡宴辣椒。"
카옌 고추
Transliteration: ka-yeon gochu
"그녀는 스프에 카옌 고추를 추가했습니다."
カイエンペッパー
Transliteration: kaien peppā
"彼女はスープにカイエンペッパーを加えました。"
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