chipotle

[chi-poht-ley, chee-pawt-le]

noun

plural

chipotles 

1. a mature jalapeño pepper that is smoked until dried, used whole or ground into a spice, especially in Mexican cooking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chipotle¹

First recorded in 1920–25; from Mexican Spanish chipotle, chilpotle, chilpocle, from unrecorded Nahuatl chīlpōctli, equivalent to chīlli chile ¹ ( def. ) + pōctli “smoke”

Example Sentences

The four new "Super Plates" - including options like chipotle chicken and miso salmon - are said to be "nearly 60%" larger than the chain's existing salads and are filled with "premium ingredients" including "hand massaged" kale.

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Chili powders, red pepper flakes, chipotle in adobo, even jalapeño can all bring a slow-building warmth.

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Roasted red peppers, meanwhile, find their calling in a smoky, charred quesadilla, melted into gooey cheese with a dash of chipotle and a squeeze of lime.

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Affected flavors include roasted garlic, lemon, jalapeño, chipotle, balsamic, spinach and more.

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Black bean chipotle hummus was among the offerings in the craft services area.

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