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serrano

[ suh-rah-noh ]

noun

, plural ser·ra·nos.
  1. a small, green or reddish, extremely hot chile pepper, the fruit of a variety of Capsicum annuum used in cooking.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of serrano1

First recorded in 1950–55; from Mexican Spanish, short for chile serrano “mountain chile,” from Spanish serrano “of a mountain; mountain; highlands; a highlander,” from sierra ( def )
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Example Sentences

In a medium, nonreactive bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño or serrano, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, salt and avocado or olive oil, if using.

“This time, I decided to make the streets my studio, and so I got my 4X5 camera,” Serrano says.

Add diced red onion, minced Serrano pepper, chopped cilantro, and lemon juice.

The Indians should have a suitable church of their own, and Serrano recommends that the king provide one for them.

Serrano closes by answering certain questions about prebends, curacies, etc.

During the first three months the government remained in the hands of three worthies, Serrano, Prim and Topete.

Here it seems to the unhappy Zolzik that he is really Serrano.

"Relate them I can, but as to sitting I cannot in any way," cries Serrano, in desperation.

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