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
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Other varieties include low sodium or habanero, which adds an extra kick perfect for spice lovers. 
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Wing flavors include Buffalo, tangerine habanero, garlic parmesan and lemon peppers. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022 This sweet, peppery sauce derives its complex flavor from Fresno pepper, Thai chiles, habanero, mango, and pineapple with a heat that is present without causing my mouth to schvitz. Arsh Raziuddin, Bon Appétit, 1 July 2022 Cayennes are usually dried and ground into a powder, but they can be substituted in any dish calling for fresh habanero or serrano peppers. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2022 So what Tyler did was do a little spin on it — whatever team picks the habanero gets an extra hundred dollars for seed money. The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 May 2022 Hot habanero peppers look deliciously inviting with their reddish orange skins. Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 Sauce Bae is a pineapple habanero hot sauce that’s made with turmeric, an anti-inflammatory spice. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 Once, Redditors started a thread focused on trying to crack the code on making Yellowbird habanero sauce at home. Chris O'connell, Chron, 6 Apr. 2022 See More
Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022 Wing flavors include Buffalo, tangerine habanero, garlic parmesan and lemon peppers. Matt Wake | Mwake@al.com, al, 2 Aug. 2022 This sweet, peppery sauce derives its complex flavor from Fresno pepper, Thai chiles, habanero, mango, and pineapple with a heat that is present without causing my mouth to schvitz. Arsh Raziuddin, Bon Appétit, 1 July 2022 Cayennes are usually dried and ground into a powder, but they can be substituted in any dish calling for fresh habanero or serrano peppers. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2022 So what Tyler did was do a little spin on it — whatever team picks the habanero gets an extra hundred dollars for seed money. The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 May 2022 Hot habanero peppers look deliciously inviting with their reddish orange skins. Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2022 Sauce Bae is a pineapple habanero hot sauce that’s made with turmeric, an anti-inflammatory spice. Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 25 Apr. 2022 Once, Redditors started a thread focused on trying to crack the code on making Yellowbird habanero sauce at home. Chris O'connell, Chron, 6 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
American Spanish (chile) habanero, literally, Havanan chili
First Known Use
1972, in the meaning defined above