noun
chipotle
chih-POT-lay
Chipotle (noun) means a ripe jalapeño pepper that has been dried and smoked, used to add a smoky heat to food. Example: “She added chipotle powder to give the chili a smoky kick.”
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A ripe jalapeño pepper that has been dried and smoked, used to add a smoky heat to food.
"Sweet corn on the cob comes to vibrant life with a caramelized glaze of smoky chipotle peppers, tangy lime juice, sea salt, and agave nectar."
— Bo Rinaldi, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Low-Fat Vegan Cooking (2012)
"She added chipotle powder to give the chili a smoky kick."
How to use chipotle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA smoked, dried jalapeño pepper used as a spice.
Common pairings
chipotle sauce
chipotle powder
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Etymology
From Spanish chipotle, from Nahuatl chīlpōctli, a combination of "pepper" and "smoke".
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What does “chipotle” mean?
The word “chipotle” means a ripe jalapeño pepper that has been dried and smoked, used to add a smoky heat to food. In plain terms, a smoked, dried jalapeño pepper used as a spice.
How do you pronounce “chipotle”?
“Chipotle” is pronounced chih-POT-lay (/t͡ʃɪˈpoʊt.leɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chipotle” in a sentence?
Here is “chipotle” used in a sentence: “She added chipotle powder to give the chili a smoky kick.”
What part of speech is “chipotle”?
“Chipotle” is a noun.
Where does the word “chipotle” come from?
The word “chipotle” comes from Spanish. From Spanish chipotle, from Nahuatl chīlpōctli, a combination of "pepper" and "smoke".
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