Definition of chipotle
: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper
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Chipotle said hackers used malware to access data from payment cards on the company's point of sale systems at certain restaurants from March 24 to April 18.
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Holland America’s gourmet take on the American burger comes with bacon jam, garlic chipotle aioli, cheddar cheese, Cabernet red onions and avocado.
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Chipotle is warning customers to stay vigilant for unauthorized purchases on their account and report anything suspicious to banks and credit card companies.
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Chipotle: Salad Bowl Khloé's order includes romaine lettuce, black beans, fajita vegetables, fresh tomato salsa, and guacamole.
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Origin and Etymology of chipotle
Mexican Spanish chipotle, chilpotle, from Nahuatl *chīlpōctli, from chīlli chili pepper + pōctli smoke, something smoked
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