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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The numerous burgers include the Grind, which comes dressed with lettuce, tomato, red onions, choice of cheese or build your own; the B&B is made with Brie cheese, bacon, smoked habanero jam; and the Southern is made with sharp cheddar pimento cheese, bacon and spicy dill pickles.
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Their heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units, with habaneros and ghost peppers registering the highest numbers and mild peppers like Anaheim having the lowest.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
This special is for all the signature margaritas, including watermelon, serrano, and peach and habanero.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
For more kick: Keep the seeds and ribs in, or opt for hotter varieties like serrano or habanero peppers.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Their heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units, with habaneros and ghost peppers registering the highest numbers and mild peppers like Anaheim having the lowest.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
This special is for all the signature margaritas, including watermelon, serrano, and peach and habanero.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
For more kick: Keep the seeds and ribs in, or opt for hotter varieties like serrano or habanero peppers.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for habanero
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“Habanero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habanero. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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