chipotle
noun
a mature jalapeño pepper that is smoked until dried, used whole or ground into a spice, especially in Mexican cooking.
chipotles
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pluralof chipotle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Take 1/4 to 1/2 a can of chipotles in adobo sauce, depending on your preferred spice-level.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2022
She calls this vivid soup made with oysters and chipotles in adobo one of her all-time favorites.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2021
In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, chipotles and adobo sauce, cumin and lime zest.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 17, 2021
One year, it was Moroccan, with harissa and ras el hanout seasoning the vegetables; another year, it was Mexican and included chipotles in adobo and escabeche.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2021
Smoky chipotles are popular, whether dried, in a paste or in a tangy adobo sauce – the last can easily be found online.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 29, 2020
