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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There are homemade cookies, pastries and fudge, pickled quail eggs, candied jalapenos, barbecue spices and sauces, and walls of beef jerky and candy.
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Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
The black bean nachos come with mango pico de gallo and fresh jalapenos.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
The spread, priced at $14, comes with queso, pickled jalapeno, taco spiced burger patty, sour cream, and a Frito crumble.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 1 Apr. 2024
In a bowl, combine the shredded cheese, pimentos, jalapeno, and a dash of pepper until evenly distributed.
—Michelle Gross, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Several types of hot peppers exist, including jalapeno, poblano, and serrano peppers, that have different amounts of capsaicin.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
The menu has all the traditional toppings of pizza, including pepperoni, sausage, ham and pineapple, but also some curve balls like chorizo, beans and jalapenos.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
Sandwiches include a meatball sub with marinara, provolone and basil and a chicken, bacon, avocado grinder made with roasted chicken, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno and aioli.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
No rating Mango habanero wings The flavor was more akin to jalapeno, a milder tasting pepper, with a bit of sweetness, the critic said.
—The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2024
Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2024
The black bean nachos come with mango pico de gallo and fresh jalapenos.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
The spread, priced at $14, comes with queso, pickled jalapeno, taco spiced burger patty, sour cream, and a Frito crumble.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 1 Apr. 2024
In a bowl, combine the shredded cheese, pimentos, jalapeno, and a dash of pepper until evenly distributed.
—Michelle Gross, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
Several types of hot peppers exist, including jalapeno, poblano, and serrano peppers, that have different amounts of capsaicin.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
The menu has all the traditional toppings of pizza, including pepperoni, sausage, ham and pineapple, but also some curve balls like chorizo, beans and jalapenos.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024
Sandwiches include a meatball sub with marinara, provolone and basil and a chicken, bacon, avocado grinder made with roasted chicken, bacon, provolone, lettuce, tomato, avocado, jalapeno and aioli.
—The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
No rating Mango habanero wings The flavor was more akin to jalapeno, a milder tasting pepper, with a bit of sweetness, the critic said.
—The Indianapolis Star, 16 Feb. 2024
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“Jalapeño.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jalape%C3%B1o. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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