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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Add onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, bacon, cheese, ketchup, or nothing at all!
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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
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
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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
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
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“Jalapeño.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jalape%C3%B1o. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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