1. a small, extremely hot chili pepper with a fruity flavor, typically orange or red when ripe, used in cooking and hot sauces
Usage: countable noun; often used in plural form 'habaneros'

Examples

• She added diced habaneros to the salsa for extra heat.
• Habaneros are much spicier than jalapeños.
• The recipe calls for two fresh habaneros, seeded and minced.
• He grows habanero peppers in his garden every summer.
• Habanero sauce is a popular condiment in Mexican cuisine.
• The habanero's fruity taste makes it ideal for hot sauces and marinades.