habanero
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8.1
A person born in or living in Havana
- noun
- /ˌhæbəˈnɛroʊ/
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habanero
- I'd been a habanero all my life and couldn't imagine living anywhere else.
Examples
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Every habanero knows the best places to enjoy authentic Cuban cuisine in Havana.
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Cuba did well in the sprints, but the sea-level Habaneros from Havana could not handle the long-distance runs at Mexico City's altitude.
Academic text (1994) -
Holy habanero!
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As a lifelong habanero, I cherish the vibrant culture and traditions of Havana.
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Being a habanero, I take pride in my city's rich history and lively streets.
Synonyms
Cuban
vshabanero
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1.0
A person born in Cuba or living there
is narrower, meaning someone born in or living in Havana
Surface Forms
Etymology
Habanero comes from the Spanish Habana, which is 'Havana', and it originally meant 'a person from Havana'. So a habanero is someone who was born in or lives in Havana.