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chile relleno

Syllabification: (chil·e re·lle·no)
Pronunciation: /rə(l)ˈyānō/

Definition of chile relleno

noun (plural chiles rellenos)

  • (in Mexican cuisine) a stuffed chili pepper, typically battered and deep-fried.

Origin:

early 20th century: Spanish, literally 'stuffed chili'

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