serrano
noun
ser·ra·no
sə-ˈrä-(ˌ)nō 
si-
plural serranos
: a small very hot chili pepper that is red when mature
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To make the aji verde, add the cilantro, mint, parsley, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, serrano, honey, sour cream, salt and pepper to a blender.
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
The serrano will take less time than the tomatillos, so remove it when lightly charred and soft.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
My cocktail, Jesus Can’t Hit a Curveball, was decidedly undramatic in the looks department, but its combination of gin, ginger, celery and serrano peppers was phenomenally vegetal and refreshing.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The sauce, poured tableside, gave a spicy kick to the dish, and the heat of the serranos lingered on the palate.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
The serrano will take less time than the tomatillos, so remove it when lightly charred and soft.
—Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
My cocktail, Jesus Can’t Hit a Curveball, was decidedly undramatic in the looks department, but its combination of gin, ginger, celery and serrano peppers was phenomenally vegetal and refreshing.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The sauce, poured tableside, gave a spicy kick to the dish, and the heat of the serranos lingered on the palate.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for serrano
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“Serrano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serrano. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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