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Chipotle
//t͡ʃɪˈpoʊt.leɪ// noun
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Noun
- 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 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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