fresno
fresno Lexical Profile
• noun
American A major city located in the San Joaquin Valley of central California, United States, recognized as a significant hub for agricultural production.
A mildly spicy, medium-sized cultivar of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) that resembles a jalapeño but often has thinner walls and a fruitier flavor.
"The chef diced a red Fresno pepper to add a mild, sweet heat to the mango salsa."
American A wide, long-handled tool used in concrete construction to smooth and finish the surface of a freshly poured slab.
"After the concrete was leveled, the contractor used a fresno to seal the surface before it dried."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'fresno', meaning 'ash tree'. The California city was named for the abundant Oregon ash trees growing along the nearby San Joaquin River. The chili pepper and the concrete tool are named after the city.
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