jalapeño

noun

ja·​la·​pe·​ño ˌhä-lə-ˈpā-(ˌ)nyō How to pronounce jalapeño (audio)
ˌha-,
-ˈpā-(ˌ)nō,
-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce jalapeño (audio)
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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For spice lovers, pickled jalapenos are also available, and Dewey's provides a side of Skyline hot sauce. David Wysong, The Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2024 For example, there’s pepperoni, jalapeno, hot honey and ranch marinara in the pizza rolls at The Corner Store. Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Add onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, bacon, cheese, ketchup, or nothing at all! Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 For spice lovers, pickled jalapenos are also available. David Wysong, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024 What to try: The jalapenos and cheese pupusa is required. 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

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from jalapeño, adjective, of Jalapa

First Known Use

1931, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jalapeño was in 1931

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“Jalapeño.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jalape%C3%B1o. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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