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jalapeño


(also jalapeño pepper)
Definition of jalapeño

noun (plural jalapeños)

  • a very hot green chilli pepper, used especially in Mexican-style cooking: order extra jalapeños on the side [mass noun]:arrange the garlic and jalapeño in a layer [as modifier]:a jalapeño dressing

Origin:

from Mexican Spanish (chile) jalapeño

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