poivre de Cayenne

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French

Etymology

From poivre (pepper) and Old Tupi quiínia (hot pepper), the place name Cayenne in French Guiana probably deriving from the plant rather than vice versa.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pwavʁ də ka.jɛn/
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Noun

poivre de Cayenne m (uncountable)

  1. (cooking) cayenne pepper
    Synonym: cayenne
  2. (weaponry) pepper spray