habanera
/ˌhɑbəˈnɛrə/
noun
- A slow, sensual Cuban dance in duple time, or the music for this dance.
- The band played a lively habanera that made everyone want to move.
- The couple danced a graceful habanera at the cultural festival.
- She learned the habanera steps from her grandmother, who grew up in Havana.
- A type of pepper, also called habanero, known for its intense heat.
- The sauce was made with mango and habanera for a sweet and fiery flavor.
- He added a chopped habanera to the salsa for extra spice.
- Be careful when handling a habanera; the oils can burn your skin.