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serrano
[ suh-rah-noh ]
noun
, plural ser·ra·nos.
- a small, green or reddish, extremely hot chile pepper, the fruit of a variety of Capsicum annuum used in cooking.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of serrano1
First recorded in 1950–55; from Mexican Spanish, short for chile serrano “mountain chile,” from Spanish serrano “of a mountain; mountain; highlands; a highlander,” from sierra ( def )
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Example Sentences
“This time, I decided to make the streets my studio, and so I got my 4X5 camera,” Serrano says.
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Add diced red onion, minced Serrano pepper, chopped cilantro, and lemon juice.
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The Indians should have a suitable church of their own, and Serrano recommends that the king provide one for them.
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Serrano closes by answering certain questions about prebends, curacies, etc.
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During the first three months the government remained in the hands of three worthies, Serrano, Prim and Topete.
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Here it seems to the unhappy Zolzik that he is really Serrano.
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"Relate them I can, but as to sitting I cannot in any way," cries Serrano, in desperation.
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