/hɑːlɑːpɑː/; also /hɑːlɑːpɑː/, /hɑlɑːpɑː/ or /dʒɑːlɑːpɑː/ (in Mexico)

Definitions

1. noun

a city in southern Mexico, capital of the state of Chiapas

“The historic center of Jalapa was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988.”

2. noun

a type of chile pepper, particularly the long, thin fruit of the Capsicum annuum variety

“The Mexican dish consisted of grilled jalapa peppers, onions, and chicken.”