habanero

American  

[hah-buh-nair-oh] / ˌhɑ bəˈnɛər oʊ /

noun

plural

habaneros

1. an extremely pungent small pepper, the fruit of a variety of Capsicum chinense, used in cooking.

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Habanero British  

/ aβaˈnero /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Havana

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Etymology

Origin of habanero

From Spanish chile habanero “chili from Havana”

Example Sentences

Their choice of peppers isn’t your run-of-the-mill jalapeños or habaneros.

From Salon

His skill was perhaps most evident in his mastery of magical moles and his more inventive creations, like fried cochinita pibil head cheese with habanero ash emulsion, avocado mousse, and kumquat sauce.

From Salon

Fahnbulleh noted that both sauces rely on habaneros, and that she’s had a few batches where the peppers were “really, really hot.”

From Seattle Times

The habanero tastes fruity, citrusy and flowery before it hits you with a lingering kick that delightfully tickles the tongue.

From Seattle Times

If you’d like to temper the heat in this dish, use less of the Scotch bonnet or habanero pepper.

From Salon