Meaning of jalapeno in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

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