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

Using spray deterrents made from citrus oil, cayenne powder, peppermint oil, garlic, cinnamon, or cloves may also be effective, but these products should not be used when birds are actively nesting. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025

Tiny Poppies: Dainty cream poppies scattered across a warm cayenne background. —Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2025

In another bowl, combine thyme, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and nutmeg. —Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 22 Apr. 2024

Stir in a pinch of cayenne, pinch of ground cinnamon and pinch of ground nutmeg. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cayenne

• cayenne pepper

Rhymes for cayenne

• again
• airmen
• amen
• bullpen
• culmen
• flagmen
• gunmen
• lawmen
• oilmen
• playpen
• schoolmen
• tegmen

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