Scotch bonnet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Scotch bonnet
First recorded in 1840–45; so called from its shape
Example Sentences
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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
This hot sauce from Barbados gets its heat from spicy Scotch bonnet chiles.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023
A staple ingredient in Caribbean cuisine, Scotch bonnet chili peppers tout a subtle yet delicious sweet taste.
From Salon • Oct. 18, 2022
Add the bell pepper, onion, thyme, garlic, Scotch bonnet pepper, salt and allspice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften slightly but are still crisp, about 2 minutes.
From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 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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