chipotle

American  

[chi-poht-ley, chee-pawt-le] / tʃɪˈpoʊt leɪ, tʃiˈpɔt lɛ /

noun

PLURAL

chipotles

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

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Etymology

Origin of chipotle

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.

From BBC

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

From Salon

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.

From Salon

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

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times