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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Leftover curry pastes, chipotles in adobo, gochujang-honey glazes, romesco, tamarind chutney—all of them freeze beautifully.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2025
Boiling dried chipotles, plums, onions and garlic together creates a delectable puree that transforms your base into a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2022
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
The one I keep coming back to is this white chili, which combines beans with butternut squash, quinoa and two types of canned chiles — mild green ones and spicier chipotles.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 17, 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
