Chipotle

//t͡ʃɪˈpoʊt.leɪ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A ripe jalapeño pepper, dried and smoked for use in cooking.

    "Sweet corn on the cob comes to vibrant life with a caramelized glaze of smoky chipotle peppers, tangy lime juice, sea salt, and agave nectar."

  2. 2
    a ripe jalapeno that has been dried for use in cooking wordnet

Etymology

From Spanish chipotle, from Classical Nahuatl chīlpōctli, compound of chīlli (“pepper”) + pōctli (“smoke”).

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