jalapeño
noun
ja·la·pe·ño
ˌhä-lə-ˈpā-(ˌ)nyō 
ˌha-,
-ˈpā-(ˌ)nō,
-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō
variants
or less commonly jalapeno
plural jalapeños also jalapenos
: a small plump dark green chili pepper of Mexico and the southern U.S.
called also jalapeño pepper
Examples of jalapeño in a Sentence
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This is abundantly clear at Hurtado Barbecue where fiery hatch chili mac and cheese and baked beans studded with brisket demand as much respect as the housemade sausage links (jalapeno and cheddar is the way to go here), and pulled pork.
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Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
Chili cheese fries, $15, are mixed with gouda fondue, turkey chili, and pickled jalapenos.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024
This year’s annual taste-testing of new offerings took place at the new kitchen at Belvedere Middle School in East L.A.
Students sampled and rated an acai bowl with fresh fruit and a cheesy jalapeno biscuit with hot honey chicken.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
The jalapeno poppers are quite literally my favourite food ever, and these don’t disappoint.
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 23 June 2024
His curry jalapeno is an aromatic mixture of jalapeno and serrano peppers with a touch of garlic.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2024
And there’s nothing weird in the recipe—just corn, onions, red bell peppers, jalapenos, salt, spices, and a natural thickener.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
Proteins are offered in wrap, plate or box form, smothered in sauces (garlic yogurt, dill yogurt, cilantro jalapeno and fire chili) and served with sides ranging from saffron rice and chickpea salad to hummus and fries.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
The new jalapeno ranch Nacho Fries hit menus Thursday, July 18, at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide, according to the fast-food chain.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2024
Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
Chili cheese fries, $15, are mixed with gouda fondue, turkey chili, and pickled jalapenos.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024
This year’s annual taste-testing of new offerings took place at the new kitchen at Belvedere Middle School in East L.A.
Students sampled and rated an acai bowl with fresh fruit and a cheesy jalapeno biscuit with hot honey chicken.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
The jalapeno poppers are quite literally my favourite food ever, and these don’t disappoint.
—Refinery29 Australia Team, refinery29.com, 23 June 2024
His curry jalapeno is an aromatic mixture of jalapeno and serrano peppers with a touch of garlic.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2024
And there’s nothing weird in the recipe—just corn, onions, red bell peppers, jalapenos, salt, spices, and a natural thickener.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
Proteins are offered in wrap, plate or box form, smothered in sauces (garlic yogurt, dill yogurt, cilantro jalapeno and fire chili) and served with sides ranging from saffron rice and chickpea salad to hummus and fries.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 22 July 2024
The new jalapeno ranch Nacho Fries hit menus Thursday, July 18, at participating Taco Bell restaurants nationwide, according to the fast-food chain.
—Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2024
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“Jalapeño.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jalape%C3%B1o. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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