serrano

Etymology

From Spanish serrano (“mountainous”), because it originated in the sierras (“mountains”) of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo.

Noun

serrano (plural serranos)

1. A chili pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum which originated in the mountainous regions of the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo and is used in cooking.

Verb

serrano

1. third-person plural present indicative of serrare

Etymology

See sierra

Adjective

serrano (feminine singular serrana, masculine plural serranos, feminine plural serranas)

1. mountain, mountainous

Noun

serrano m (plural serranos)

1. sea bass
2. (mollusc) Iberus gualterianus
3. serrano (serrano chili)

Noun

serrano m (plural serranos, feminine serrana, feminine plural serranas)

1. mountaineer