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Definition of chipotle

chipotle

/tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/
chi · pot · le
Plural:chipotles
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chipotle Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A smoke-dried ripe jalapeño chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) widely used in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine for its pungent heat and rich, smoky flavor.

Example

"The chef finely minced a single rehydrated chipotle to add a deep, smoky heat to the pot of black beans."

2

A spicy seasoning, paste, or sauce prepared from ground smoke-dried jalapeño peppers, often packed in adobo sauce.

Example

"She stirred a spoonful of chipotle into the mayonnaise to create a zesty spread for the sandwiches."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish chipotle, which derives from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, meaning 'smoked chili' (a compound of chilli 'chili pepper' and poctli 'smoke').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chipotle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chipotle
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