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

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For spice lovers, pickled jalapenos are also available, and Dewey's provides a side of Skyline hot sauce. —

David Wysong, The Enquirer, 16 Oct. 2024 For example, there’s pepperoni, jalapeno, hot honey and ranch marinara in the pizza rolls at The Corner Store. —

Andy Wang, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Add onions, bell peppers, jalapenos, bacon, cheese, ketchup, or nothing at all! —

Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 For spice lovers, pickled jalapenos are also available. —

David Wysong, The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2024 What to try: The jalapenos and cheese pupusa is required. —

Alex Golden, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024 Her green chile recipe calls for pork shoulder, tomatillos and Hatch green chiles along with poblanos and jalapenos. —

Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024 The neighborhood spot is a popular stop for fried pickles, buffalo chicken quesadillas, jalapeno poppers, several types of wings and fries and so much more. —

Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Add jalapeno; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until browned on edges, about 5 minutes. —

Giovanna Vazquez, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2024