noun

jalapeno

jalapeño

I added some jalapenos to the nachos.

I added some jalapeños to the nachos.

a jalapeno a single jalapeno pepper I need one jalapeno for the recipe.

some jalapenos multiple jalapeno peppers She chopped some jalapenos for the salsa.

Synonyms: hot pepper, chili pepper

Named after the city of Xalapa (also spelled Jalapa) in Mexico, where it was traditionally cultivated.

Remember that 'Jalapa' is a city in Mexico to recall the pepper's origin and help with pronunciation.

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