jalap

Meanings

• Noun

  A type of pepper commonly used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine.

  - "Jalapeno peppers are often used in salsa."
  - "The heat level of jalap peppers can vary."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jalap
tap , lap , cap

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Variants

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jalap , jalaps

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Etymology

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From Nahuatl 'xalapa', place of the plant.

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Trivia

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1. Jalapenos are the most commonly used pepper in Mexican cuisine.

2. The Scoville heat unit scale places jalapenos at around 2,500 to 8,000 units.

3. Jalapenos can be eaten raw or cooked, pickled or fresh.

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Related Concepts

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1. Capsicum annuum: Jalapenos belong to the Capsicum annuum species of pepper.

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Culture

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Jalapenos are commonly used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, often pickled or used fresh. They are frequently used in salsa, guacamole, and tacos.

How to Memorize "jalap"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a jalapeno pepper in your mind. Think about its shape, color, and size.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jalapeno' with dishes you enjoy, such as tacos or salsa.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jalapenos are hot, but not as hot as habaneros' to remember the heat level of jalapenos compared to other peppers.

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