chipotle

noun

: a smoked and usually dried jalapeño pepper

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Ina's recipe for chipotle cheddar crackers checks all the boxes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024 Process yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, chipotle powder and ¼ teaspoon of the salt in a food processor until smooth, about 30 seconds. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024 Wonderfully fried chicken thighs with hot sauce, chipotle aioli, coleslaw and pickles — so satisfying. Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 The dish also comes with a vegetarian option: a sweet potato and black bean taco with chipotle slaw. The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chipotle 

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish chipotle, chilpotle, from Nahuatl *chīlpōctli, from chīlli chili pepper + pōctli smoke, something smoked

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chipotle was in 1922

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“Chipotle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chipotle. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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