cayenne

noun

cay·​enne (ˌ)kī-ˈen How to pronounce cayenne (audio)
(ˌ)kā-;
ˈkī-ˌen,
ˈkā-

Examples of cayenne in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The day before cooking, dry-brine the chicken: In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, black pepper, cayenne and 1½ tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or a heaping 2 teaspoons fine sea salt). Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 These puffs are flavored with Gruyere, dry mustard, and cayenne. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2024 Green Shakshuka With Avocado and Lime This easy twist on classic North African shakshuka (traditionally eggs baked in tomato-pepper sauce, with cumin, paprika and cayenne) starts with an onion-garlic-chard sauteed until gently wilted: a nest of sorts for steam-poaching eggs. Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024 The seasoning is influenced by Cajun and Creole cuisine, with a blend of chiles, such as paprika and cayenne, dehydrated and dried onion and garlic, and herbs, such as thyme and oregano. Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024 Social media claims to have a quick solution to get your digestive tract moving: eating entire oranges (with their peels) topped with a heavy sprinkle of cinnamon and cayenne powder. Sarah Garone, Health, 31 Jan. 2024 Add black pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, or any additional spices based on your preferences. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2024 In a small bowl, combine the paprika, black pepper, cayenne, thyme and salt with a fork to mix them together. Andrea Weigl, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Curry and cayenne lend heat to the egg yolk filling. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cayenne was in 1773

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“Cayenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cayenne

noun
cay·​enne ˌkī-ˌen- How to pronounce cayenne (audio)
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 How to pronounce Cayenne (audio)
kā-
city, port on an estuary on the Atlantic coast, and capital of French Guiana population 37,097

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