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habanero

/ˌ(h)ɑːbəˈnɛɹəʊ/ /ˌ(h)ɑbəˈnjɛɹoʊ/
noun

An intensely spicy chili pepper, Capsicum chinense.

Examples:

"The chef warned me that even a small piece of the habanero would make the salsa very hot. "

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Visual illustration for the word "hot" - (with up) To heat; to make or become hot.
hotverb
/hɒt/ /hɑt/

(with up) To heat; to make or become hot.

"The oven is hotting up the pizza quickly. "

Visual illustration for the word "warned" - To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:
warnedverb
/wɔːnd/ /wɔɹnd/

To make (someone) aware of (something impending); especially:

"The teacher warned the students about the upcoming test. "

Visual illustration for the word "capsicum" - Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.
capsicumnoun
/ˈkæpsɪkəm/

Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.

"My mom grows capsicum in her garden, and we use it to make spicy salsa. "

Visual illustration for the word "salsa" - A spicy tomato sauce, often including onions and hot peppers.
salsanoun
/ˈsɑl.sə/

A spicy tomato sauce, often including onions and hot peppers.

"I added some salsa to my tacos to give them a spicy kick. "

Visual illustration for the word "pepper" - A plant of the family Piperaceae.
peppernoun
/ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/

A plant of the family Piperaceae.

"My grandmother grows a variety of pepper plants in her garden. "

Visual illustration for the word "piece" - A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
piecenoun
/piːs/

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

"I’d like another piece of pie."

Visual illustration for the word "small" - Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.
smallnoun
/smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔːl/ /smɔl/

Any part of something that is smaller or slimmer than the rest, now usually with anatomical reference to the back.

"The child's small was sore after carrying his heavy backpack to school. "

Visual illustration for the word "spicy" - Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
spicyadjective
/ˈspaɪsi/

Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.

"He prepared a spicy casserole."

Visual illustration for the word "intensely" - In an intense manner.
intenselyadverb
/ɪnˈtɛnsli/

In an intense manner.

"He pursued his studies intensely."

Visual illustration for the word "chef" - The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household.
chefnoun
/ʃɛf/

The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household.

"The chef prepared a delicious meal for the large family gathering. "

Visual illustration for the word "chili" - The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
chilinoun
/ˈt͡ʃɪli/

The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

"I added some chili to my soup to make it spicier. "