Scotch bonnet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Scotch bonnet
First recorded in 1840–45; so called from its shape
Example Sentences
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A confluence of extreme weather, disease and pests is making core ingredient Scotch bonnet peppers particularly hard to source, manufacturers tell the BBC.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
Depending on your mood, you might continue with Royal Red shrimp served raw with dots of fermented Scotch bonnet pepper and a dusting of spiced red hibiscus flower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
On one visit, the Ghanaian snack kosua ne meko — soft-boiled eggs topped with a Scotch bonnet pepper relish — was fairly incendiary, with a warning scent wafting through the air.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
A staple ingredient in Caribbean cuisine, Scotch bonnet chili peppers tout a subtle yet delicious sweet taste.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2022
I am a sharp dagger and Scotch bonnet peppers in rum—Ezili-Danto’s favorite things.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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