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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It’s got a tropical habanero heat, with chunks of underripe mango that distract you from the freaky smooth avocado mush.
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
Hot Honey Mead: A blend of subtle habanero pepper heat and delicate sweetness of honey with a clean, dry finish.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
Hotter in Hell is a mango, lime and habanero drink with tequila.
—Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
The Mayan Mocha consists of Mexican chocolate and habanero peppers, which was a refreshing treat despite the initial hesitations.
—Kat Tran
updated July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
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Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025
Hot Honey Mead: A blend of subtle habanero pepper heat and delicate sweetness of honey with a clean, dry finish.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
Hotter in Hell is a mango, lime and habanero drink with tequila.
—Kansas City Star, 17 July 2025
The Mayan Mocha consists of Mexican chocolate and habanero peppers, which was a refreshing treat despite the initial hesitations.
—Kat Tran
updated July 12, Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
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“Habanero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habanero. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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