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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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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

A staple ingredient in Caribbean cuisine, Scotch bonnet chili peppers tout a subtle yet delicious sweet taste.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2022

Spoon the chickpea curry over the plantains, sprinkle with the parsley and Scotch bonnet, if using, and serve warm.

From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2022

The suya skewers, dusted with a super spicy peanut and pepper powder, was served with a chili sauce made with a sweet but powerful pepper, the Scotch bonnet, that’s ubiquitous in West Africa, and habanero.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2021

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

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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