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jalapeno

[hah-luh-peyn-yoh, hah-lah-pe-nyaw] / ˌhɑ ləˈpeɪn yoʊ, ˌhɑ lɑˈpɛ nyɔ /
NOUN
cayenne pepper
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Directions Combine the shrimp, fish or chickpeas with the lime juice, onion, jalapeño and cilantro.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

I ordered a fat carne asada burrito that came with two delicious salsas and a grilled jalapeño.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The company launched limited-edition flavors such as pizza, garlic Parmesan and, recently, apple pie, and jalapeño and ranch as permanent additions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Continuing on the appetizers train, TJ’s Jalapeño & Cream Cheese Crispy Wontons are described as “a mix between a rangoon and jalapeño popper.”

From Salon • Aug. 7, 2025

She hated fish with bones, and there was no way she was eating jalapeño and green onion hushpuppies.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson




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