habanero
noun
ha·ba·ne·ro
ˌ(h)ä-bə-ˈn(y)er-ō 
variants
or less commonly habañero
: a very hot roundish chili pepper (Capsicum chinense) that is usually orange when mature
Examples of habanero in a Sentence
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Sweet Butter’s Shrimp Ceviche This simple recipe from Sweet Butter in Sherman Oaks uses plump tiger shrimp, onion, tomato and habanero peppers in fresh lemon juice with spices that are probably already in your pantry.
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Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
Located on the corner of Ray Road and Val Vista Drive, husband and wife owners Mark and Colette Nichols serve barbecue with Southwestern touches like green chili and habanero sauce.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
More than just peas, onions, bell pepper and habanero, the combination becomes elevated to a sum greater than its parts.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Saddle Up Sweet Heat has notes of cherry and a habanero kick.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
No rating Mango habanero wings The flavor was more akin to jalapeno, a milder tasting pepper, with a bit of sweetness, the critic said.
—The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2024
The habanero brine brings some heat reminiscent of a spicy margarita.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
Where the average foodie might enjoy a little Tabasco or enjoy trying habanero salsa and fiery vindaloo curry, these chili heads take their spice consumption to another level, competing around the country and abroad to chow down on dozens of the most scorching peppers at a time.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024
Pour the blended habanero sauce all over the broccoli.
—Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
Located on the corner of Ray Road and Val Vista Drive, husband and wife owners Mark and Colette Nichols serve barbecue with Southwestern touches like green chili and habanero sauce.
—The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
More than just peas, onions, bell pepper and habanero, the combination becomes elevated to a sum greater than its parts.
—Emiene Wright, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
Saddle Up Sweet Heat has notes of cherry and a habanero kick.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024
No rating Mango habanero wings The flavor was more akin to jalapeno, a milder tasting pepper, with a bit of sweetness, the critic said.
—The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2024
The habanero brine brings some heat reminiscent of a spicy margarita.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
Where the average foodie might enjoy a little Tabasco or enjoy trying habanero salsa and fiery vindaloo curry, these chili heads take their spice consumption to another level, competing around the country and abroad to chow down on dozens of the most scorching peppers at a time.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 24 Jan. 2024
Pour the blended habanero sauce all over the broccoli.
—Pati Jinich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
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“Habanero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habanero. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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