Habanero

//ˌ(h)ɑbəˈnɛɹoʊ// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An intensely spicy chili pepper, Capsicum chinense.

    "For example, salsa and pico de gallo from Mexican cuisine sometimes include fruits like peach, mango or pineapple, balancing hot peppers like habanero or jalapeño with their sweetness."

Example

More examples

"After cutting habanero peppers, be careful not to rub your eyes."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish habanero.

Related phrases

chocolate habanerocapsicum chinensescotch bonnet

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