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
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For more kick: Keep the seeds and ribs in, or opt for hotter varieties like serrano or habanero peppers.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love, war, and sexuality, has a tequila, guava, habanero and lime drink.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
It’s got a tropical habanero heat, with chunks of underripe mango that distract you from the freaky smooth avocado mush.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
The Snack Wrap comes in two flavors: Spicy: With a habanero kick that customers know from the Spicy McCrispy sandwich.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Ishtar, the Mesopotamian goddess of love, war, and sexuality, has a tequila, guava, habanero and lime drink.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025
It’s got a tropical habanero heat, with chunks of underripe mango that distract you from the freaky smooth avocado mush.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
The Snack Wrap comes in two flavors: Spicy: With a habanero kick that customers know from the Spicy McCrispy sandwich.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2025
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“Habanero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habanero. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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