jalapeño UK /ˌhæl.əˈpeɪn.jəʊ/US /ˌhɑ.ləˈpeɪn.joʊ/ noun1 •A cultivar of hot chili pepper, Capsicum annuum.For example, salsa and pico de gallo from Mexican cuisine sometimes include fruits like peach, mango or pineapple, balancing hot peppers like habanero or jalapeño with their sweetness. — 2024 formsjalapenos · jalapeños