Definition of chile relleno
chiles rellenos
alsochile rellenos
: a stuffed chili pepper that usually contains cheese or meat and is fried or grilled
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Origin and Etymology of chile relleno
Spanish, stuffed chili pepper
First Known Use: 1929
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