cayenne

noun

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

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Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick! Lauren O'Connor, Health, 30 July 2025 Suffice to say that its lengthy list of ingredients includes (among others) celery salt, paprika, mustard powder, cayenne and black pepper, plus hints of warm spices, such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 8 July 2025 Add onion, lemon zest, horseradish, cloves, cayenne, allspice and vinegar. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025 Cajun Honey Dog This spicy-sweet dog, from West Coast Weenies, is a hot dog wrapped in cayenne batter, glazed in chili butter and topped with jalapeños and sea salt. Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cayenne

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 8 Aug. 2025.

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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