jalapeño
noun
ja·la·pe·ño
ˌhä-lə-ˈpā-(ˌ)nyō 
ˌha-,
-ˈpā-(ˌ)nō,
-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō
variants
or less commonly jalapeno
plural jalapeños also jalapenos
: a small plump dark green chili pepper of Mexico and the southern U.S.
called also jalapeño pepper
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This includes the always popular jalapeno peppers, which grow well in 3 to 5-gallon containers, as well as ultra fiery plants like the Carolina reaper and Thai chilies, which can be used to liven up stir fries or make your own DIY hot sauce.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Add the cheddar, jalapeno, and chives and mix until well combined.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The birria poppers are jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and birria and sold with housemade jalapeno ranch.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
At a restaurant that prides itself on being in harmony with the seasons, the jalapeno cornbread waffle is one of the only dishes at Restaurant Constance that’s constant.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
All breakfast tacos start with a base of egg and cheese with the option of adding brisket, chorizo, jalapeno sausage, bacon or steak.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Before any steps could even be Strava-ed, the first in line for pastries grabbed a vegan strawberry croissant filled with vanilla custard in one hand and a za’atar jalapeno olive roll in the other.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Add bell peppers, tomato, shallot and jalapeno and continue cooking 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The chicken al pastor is topped with pineapple, avocado, jalapeno salsa and queso fresco.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026
Add the cheddar, jalapeno, and chives and mix until well combined.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
The birria poppers are jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and birria and sold with housemade jalapeno ranch.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
At a restaurant that prides itself on being in harmony with the seasons, the jalapeno cornbread waffle is one of the only dishes at Restaurant Constance that’s constant.
—Andre James, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
All breakfast tacos start with a base of egg and cheese with the option of adding brisket, chorizo, jalapeno sausage, bacon or steak.
—Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Before any steps could even be Strava-ed, the first in line for pastries grabbed a vegan strawberry croissant filled with vanilla custard in one hand and a za’atar jalapeno olive roll in the other.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Add bell peppers, tomato, shallot and jalapeno and continue cooking 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 15 Mar. 2026
The chicken al pastor is topped with pineapple, avocado, jalapeno salsa and queso fresco.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Jalapeño.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jalape%C3%B1o. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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