serrano
noun
ser·ra·no
sə-ˈrä-(ˌ)nō 
si-
plural serranos
: a small very hot chili pepper that is red when mature
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In November, Customs and Border Protection uncovered more than $31 million worth of meth concealed in a shipment of serrano peppers.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
They’re paired with small plates, such as mushroom tostadas topped with avocado mousse and serrano.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Mateo’s Gourmet Salsa (6 jars for $49) hails from Texas and is made with ingredients like serrano peppers, tomatillos, and onion, for some great kick of flavor.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Add the garlic, ginger, serrano peppers, and curry leaves and cook, stirring constantly, until the curry leaves start to crackle, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
They’re paired with small plates, such as mushroom tostadas topped with avocado mousse and serrano.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
Mateo’s Gourmet Salsa (6 jars for $49) hails from Texas and is made with ingredients like serrano peppers, tomatillos, and onion, for some great kick of flavor.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Add the garlic, ginger, serrano peppers, and curry leaves and cook, stirring constantly, until the curry leaves start to crackle, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Serrano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serrano. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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