scotchbonnet

noun
UK /ˌskɒtʃ ˈbɒnɪt/
US /ˌskɑːtʃ ˈbɑːnɪt/

A scotch bonnet is a small, very hot pepper that looks a bit like a little hat.

My dad added a scotch bonnet to the soup, so it was super spicy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A type of small round hat worn in Scotland.

The dancer wore a tartan scotch bonnet on stage.

3. A Caribbean chili pepper used in cooking.

She made a spicy scotch bonnet sauce for the chicken.

4. A nickname for a very spicy dish or flavor.

This curry has a real scotch bonnet kick.