habanero
UK/ˌ(h)ɑːbəˈnɛɹəʊ/US/ˌ(h)ɑbəˈnɛɹoʊ/
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habanero noun: an intensely spicy chili pepper, Capsicum chinense.
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Noun (1)
habanero (plural habaneros)
- 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
Noun (2) capitalized: Habanero
Habanero (plural Habaneros)
Forms of habanero
| plural | habaneros |
|---|---|
| alternative hypercorrect | habañero |
| alternative form | Habanero |
| plural | Habaneros |
Origin of habanero
Borrowed from Spanish habanero.
Words formed from habanero
Questions about habanero
- What does habanero mean?
- Habanero means an intensely spicy chili pepper, Capsicum chinense.
- What part of speech is habanero?
- Habanero is a noun.
- How do you pronounce habanero?
- Habanero is pronounced /ˌ(h)ɑːbəˈnɛɹəʊ/ (UK).
- What is the plural of habanero?
- The plural of habanero is habaneros.
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