cayenne

noun

cay·​enne (ˌ)kī-ˈen 

(ˌ)kā-;

ˈkī-ˌen,

ˈkā-

: cayenne pepper

Examples of cayenne in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stir together oil, cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a small saucepan; cook over low until spices infuse the oil, 1 to 2 minutes. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024

But the sweetness of the honey and sugar is balanced by the bitterness of the cocoa, the heat of cayenne and, more than anything, the nuttiness of the farmers market-fresh squash. —Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 14 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cayenne

• cayenne pepper

Kids Definition

cayenne

noun

cay·​enne ˌkī-ˌen- 

ˌkā-

: the ground dried fruits and seeds of hot peppers used to add flavor to food

called also cayenne pepper

Geographical Definition

Cayenne

geographical name

Cay·​enne kī-ˈen 

kā-

city, port on an estuary on the Atlantic coast, and capital of French Guiana population 37,097