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Turn down the heat once more, this time to medium-low, then add the spice girls: cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2024
Hot peppers, including chili and cayenne, are rich in capsaicin.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 1 June 2024
Stir together oil, cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a small saucepan; cook over low until spices infuse the oil, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
But the sweetness of the honey and sugar is balanced by the bitterness of the cocoa, the heat of cayenne and, more than anything, the nuttiness of the farmers market-fresh squash.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 14 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1773, in the meaning defined above
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“Cayenne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cayenne. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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
More from Merriam-Webster on cayenne
Nglish: Translation of cayenne for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cayenne
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