cayenne

¹

[ kahy-en, key-, kahy-en ]

noun

1. a hot, biting condiment composed of the ground pods and seeds of the pepper Capsicum annuum longum.
2. the long, wrinkled, twisted fruit of this plant.
3. the plant itself.

Cayenne

²

[ kahy-en, key- ]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of French Guiana.
2. (lowercase) Also called cay·enne whist. a variety of whist played with two full packs of 52 cards each.

Cayenne

/ keɪˈɛn /

noun

1. the capital of French Guiana, on an island at the mouth of the Cayenne River: French penal settlement from 1854 to 1938. Pop: 50 594 (1999)

Other Words From

• cay·enned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cayenne¹

1750–60; short for cayenne pepper, formerly cayan < Tupi kyinha, but long associated with Cayenne

Example Sentences

Add artichokes and oysters, lemon juice, Worcestershire, dash of cayenne or hot sauce, and bring back up to a low boil then reduce heat and allow to cook low about 10 minutes.

From Salon

A squeeze of fresh lemon along with fresh, peppery extra virgin olive oil, shaved purple onion, and a sprinkling of cayenne pepper take it all up a level.

From Salon

It comes with a side of chips that taste like they’re seasoned with chives or cayenne pepper.

From Los Angeles Times

She then uses a dry batter consisting of flour, cayenne, paprika and salt and pepper.

From Salon

She used a mixture of cayenne pepper and honey to dress his wounds, according to the police report said.

From Seattle Times