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Scotch bonnet

American

noun

a small, irregularly shaped, extremely hot chile pepper, the fruit of a variety of Capsicum chinense related to the habanero and ranging from yellow to red.

Etymology

Origin of Scotch bonnet

First recorded in 1840–45; so called from its shape

Example Sentences

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That included supplying Scotch bonnet seeds to 650 growers.

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

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

I am a sharp dagger and Scotch bonnet peppers in rum.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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