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Word: Jalape%C3%B1o
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
from Mexican Spanish (chile) jalapeño
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
haləˈpeɪn(j)əʊ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
haləˈpiːnəʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a very hot green chilli pepper, used especially in Mexican-style cooking
Short Definition:very hot green chilli pepper
Examples:- order extra jalapeños on the side
- arrange the garlic and jalapeño in a layer
- a jalapeño dressing
Variant Forms:
- jalapeño pepper
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