Definition of Jalapeno

1. Noun. Plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red.


2. Noun. Hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico.
Exact synonyms: Jalapeno Pepper
Generic synonyms: Chile, Chili, Chili Pepper, Chilli, Chilly
Specialized synonyms: Chipotle

Definition of Jalapeno

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of jalapeño) ¹

2. Noun. A variety of hot chili pepper. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Jalapeno

1. a hot pepper [n -NOS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Jalapeno

jakes
jakeses
jakey
jakeys
jakfruit
jakfruits
jakie
jakies
jako
jakob's disease
jakos
jaks
jakwood
jalap
jalap resin
jalapeno (current term)
jalapeno pepper
jalapenos
jalapic
jalapic acid
jalapin
jalapins
jalaps
jalfrezi
jalfrezis
jalop
jalopies
jaloppies
jaloppy
jalops

Literary usage of Jalapeno

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Miami & the Florida Keys Alive! by Lisa Simundson (2001)
"Other Nicaraguan specialties include sauteed shrimp in a jalapeno pepper ... an onion and tomato-based sauce; and tip filets in a creamy jalapeno sauce, ..."

2. Cooking With the Baker Street Bunchby M. W. Paulson by M. W. Paulson (2006)
"WASH YOUR HANDS Ask the adult helping you to chop the jalapeno into tiny pieces Dump the chopped jalapeno into a mixing bowl Measure out the 1/4 cup of ..."

3. Toronto by Jennifer McMorran, Alain Rondeau (2002)
"Try their head-clearing, fiery-hot jalapeno poppers - whole jalapeno peppers stuffed with cream cheese, breaded and deep fried. ..."

4. Composition on Foods: Fast Foods (Raw, Processed, Prepared) by Lynn E. Dickey, John L. Weihrauch (1998)
"155 Nachos : With cheese 164 With cheese and jalapeno peppers . 116 With cheese, beans, ground beef, and peppers .. .138 With cinnamon and sugar . ..."

5. The Bahamas: A Taste of the Islands by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2000)
"... recommends wearing rubber gloves to peel, seed and mince the jalapeno peppers. * Chef Profile: Angler's Restaurant highlights the work of Executive Chef ..."

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