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

Make egg mixture: Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon each Worcestershire and dry mustard, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cayenne in same medium bowl. —Julia Levy, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024

Nashville Hot Pumpkin Pie Former L.A. Times cooking columnist Ben Mims adds cayenne to this pumpkin pie recipe for a Nashville kick, plus chicken fat to the crust for a blast of umami. —Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024

Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, garam masala, and cayenne (if using). —Fox News Staff, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024

Soon the customers would all be regulars, their fingers always dusty with garlic powder and a hint of cayenne, and have a perpetual thirst that’s never quite quenched. —Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 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