chilis rellenos

[ ruh-yey-nohz, ruh l-yey‐ ]
/ rəˈyeɪ noʊz, rəlˈyeɪ‐ /

plural noun Mexican Cookery.

green chili peppers stuffed with cheese or meat, dipped in batter, and fried.

Origin of chilis rellenos

1890–95, Americanism; < Mexican Spanish chiles rellenos stuffed chili peppers

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