chile verde
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chile verde
First recorded in 1865–70; from Spanish (Mexico, Texas) chile verde “green chile pepper”
Example Sentences
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‘I’d come back if they put some rice with that chile verde.’
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2023
Dishes like chile verde, taco salads and chalupas became relics as customers hungered for offerings that were more “authentic.”
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2022
She invested in technology that enabled online orders, for dishes like the restaurant’s signature chile verde.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2021
The kitchen does right by chile rellenos, chile verde and enchiladas.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2018
I stare down at the ship’s cafeteria, which I’m positive has no masa or chile verde.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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