In some literary texts, the term “cayenne” is employed less as a culinary ingredient than as a vivid descriptor of color—one that conveys passion, heat, and a bold, fiery red. For example, one author describes how the finest cayenne, derived from bird-peppers, when mixed with “yellow bonny” alters its hue to a paler, yet still distinct, tone, suggesting that its visual quality is as prized as its flavor [1]. In another instance, cayenne appears alongside hues like Burgundy and limes in a magical incantation, with its name evoking a color as dynamic and essential as these other storied shades [2]. Additionally, the term even finds its way into zoological nomenclature, as in the “Cayenne Lapwing,” where it hints at a characteristic brightness or intensity in the bird’s plumage [3].