habanero en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌ(h)ɑbəˈnɛɹoʊ/ (US)
- /ˌ(h)ɑbəˈnjɛɹoʊ/ (hypercorrect)
- /ˌ(h)ɑːbəˈnɛɹəʊ/ (UK)
- (Northern-California) audio
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish habanero.
Meanings
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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.
2024 June 6, Brooke Younger, “What Is Swicy, and Why Do You Need It in Your Life?”, in Cozymeal, archived from the original on 15 Jan 2025:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| habañero | alternative, hypercorrect | lexicographic | |
| Habanero | alternative | lexicographic | |
| habaneros | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
habanerita · habanada · chocolate habanero