Definition of jalapeño
- hot green chili pepper
Usage examples of jalapeño
The salsa tasted mild until he bit into a piece of jalapeño and felt the pepper's heat on his tongue.
She added a sliced jalapeño to the tacos because she wanted the hot green chili pepper to give them a sharp kick.
To make the cornbread spicy, the cook mixed in chopped jalapeños instead of using plain bell peppers.