chile relleno

noun chile re·lle·no \-rā-ˈyā-(ˌ)nō\

plural chiles re·lle·nos also chile rellenos

Definition of CHILE RELLENO

: a stuffed chili pepper that usually contains cheese or meat and is fried or grilled

Spanish, stuffed chili pepper

First Known Use: 1929

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