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Definition of serrano

serrano

/səˈrɑː.noʊ/
ser · ra · no
Plural:serranos
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serrano Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small, slender, and notably hot chili pepper originally cultivated in the mountainous regions of Mexico, widely used in salsas and other culinary dishes.

Example

"She finely diced a serrano to add a sharp, lingering heat to the fresh guacamole."

2

A traditional Spanish dry-cured ham (often referred to as jamón serrano), typically served in very thin, delicate slices.

Example

"The tapas platter featured assorted olives, aged manchego cheese, and delicate ribbons of serrano."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'serrano' meaning 'mountaineer' or 'from the mountains', derived from 'sierra' (mountain range, originally from Latin 'serra' meaning saw).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Serrano. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/serrano
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