Meaning of jalapeno in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌhɑləˈpeɪnjoʊ/

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1. Noun

   jalapeno

   Etymology

   from Mexican Spanish (chile) jalapeño

   Definitions

   1. plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers

   Examples

   • « usually red »
2. 2. hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico