jalapeño

/hæləˈpeɪnoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small, hot, green or red pepper of the capsicum family, often pickled and used as a condiment

“The spicy flavor of the jalapeño added a kick to the dish.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a jalapeño pepper

“The jalapeño-flavored chips were a hit at the party.”

Synonyms

  • chile pepper
  • hot pepper
  • pepper

Antonyms

  • sweet pepper