chipotle
pronunciation
How to pronounce chipotle in British English:
UK [ʃɪpɒtlə]
How to pronounce chipotle in American English:
US [ʃɪpɒtlə]
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- Noun:
- a ripe jalapeno that has been dried for use in cooking
Word Origin
- chipotle (n.)
- "smoke-dried jalapeño chili," from Mexican Spanish, ultimately a Nahuatl (Aztecan) word, said to be a compound of chilli "chili pepper" (see chili) + poctli "smoke."
Example
- 1. Organic hibiscus-flower enchiladas are served with a gloriously pink tomato and smoky chipotle sauce .
- 2. Before its blow-up , chipotle was at 40 times earnings to panera 's 27 .
- 3. If you want spice , use the chipotle or serrano chile , but the dish is tasty with or without the extra heat .
- 4. Chipotle mexican grill was the king of the south-of-the-border inspired chains , while yum 's taco bell ranked second to last .
- 5. 1 Canned chipotle pepper , rinsed , or 1 serrano pepper , coarsely chopped ( optional )