jalapeño
noun
ja·la·pe·ño
ˌhä-lə-ˈpā-(ˌ)nyō 
ˌha-,
-ˈpā-(ˌ)nō,
-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō
variants
or less commonly jalapeno
plural jalapeños also jalapenos
: a small plump dark green chili pepper of Mexico and the southern U.S.
called also jalapeño pepper
Examples of jalapeño in a Sentence
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What to try: The jalapenos and cheese pupusa is required.
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Alex Golden, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Her green chile recipe calls for pork shoulder, tomatillos and Hatch green chiles along with poblanos and jalapenos.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024
The neighborhood spot is a popular stop for fried pickles, buffalo chicken quesadillas, jalapeno poppers, several types of wings and fries and so much more.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Add jalapeno; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned on edges, about 5 minutes.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024
Assemble dish: Top cream cheese evenly with jalapenos, bacon, and cheese crisps.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024
Pick from various sandwiches, tenders or wings, plus shrimp, jalapeno poppers, mac and cheese bites or other non-chicken options.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Signature Cocktail: Andromeda ($16), with reposado tequila, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, pineapple, Chartreuse liqueur and habanero.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 31 July 2024
This is abundantly clear at Hurtado Barbecue where fiery hatch chili mac and cheese and baked beans studded with brisket demand as much respect as the housemade sausage links (jalapeno and cheddar is the way to go here), and pulled pork.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
Alex Golden, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Her green chile recipe calls for pork shoulder, tomatillos and Hatch green chiles along with poblanos and jalapenos.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024
The neighborhood spot is a popular stop for fried pickles, buffalo chicken quesadillas, jalapeno poppers, several types of wings and fries and so much more.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Add jalapeno; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned on edges, about 5 minutes.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024
Assemble dish: Top cream cheese evenly with jalapenos, bacon, and cheese crisps.
—Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024
Pick from various sandwiches, tenders or wings, plus shrimp, jalapeno poppers, mac and cheese bites or other non-chicken options.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 24 Sep. 2024
Signature Cocktail: Andromeda ($16), with reposado tequila, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, pineapple, Chartreuse liqueur and habanero.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 31 July 2024
This is abundantly clear at Hurtado Barbecue where fiery hatch chili mac and cheese and baked beans studded with brisket demand as much respect as the housemade sausage links (jalapeno and cheddar is the way to go here), and pulled pork.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
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“Jalapeño.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jalape%C3%B1o. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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