First Known Use: 1929
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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
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Origin of CHILE RELLENO
Spanish, stuffed chili pepper
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