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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The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles.
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Avocado, tomatillos, a serrano pepper, and lime are mixed together in just five minutes to make a bright and acidic dip that's served best with your favorite tortilla chips.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Finely chop a white onion, a bunch of cilantro, and two serrano peppers.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
To make the aji verde, add the cilantro, mint, parsley, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, serrano, honey, sour cream, salt and pepper to a blender.
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ABC News,
13 May 2026
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Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Avocado, tomatillos, a serrano pepper, and lime are mixed together in just five minutes to make a bright and acidic dip that's served best with your favorite tortilla chips.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Finely chop a white onion, a bunch of cilantro, and two serrano peppers.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2026
To make the aji verde, add the cilantro, mint, parsley, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, serrano, honey, sour cream, salt and pepper to a blender.
—
ABC News,
13 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for serrano
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“Serrano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serrano. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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