relleno
Americannoun
plural
rellenosEtymology
Origin of relleno
First recorded in 1905–10; from Mexican Spanish, shortening of chile “pepper” + relleno ) “stuffed”
Example Sentences
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“We did the pairings so people didn’t have to think of, ‘What am I going to pair with our chile relleno?’”
From Los Angeles Times
In Southern California, diners come in all shapes and serve some of our favorite meals: pancakes and waffles, chile relleno omelets, country-fried steak and banana cream pie.
From Los Angeles Times
Beans and rice with a chile relleno.
From Los Angeles Times
Chiles relleno filled with picadillo are traditionally served with a tomato soup, which soaks into the ground meat, moistening the dish.
From Washington Post
“Burrito House in Bell, for their chile relleno burrito and handmade flour tortillas. And then that Laotian BBQ spot in Stanton — in that food hall out there ...”
From Los Angeles Times
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