SERRANO Definition & Meaning

serrano

[suh-rah-noh]

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noun

plural

serranos

a small, green or reddish, extremely hot chile pepper, the fruit of a variety of Capsicum annuum used in cooking.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of serrano¹

First recorded in 1950–55; from Mexican Spanish, short for chile serrano “mountain chile,” from Spanish serrano “of a mountain; mountain; highlands; a highlander,” from sierra ( def. )

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Ireland's Katie Taylor beat Amanda Serrano for the third time in their epic trilogy, winning their bout at New York's Madison Square Garden on a majority decision after a chess match of a fight.

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Puerto Rico's Serrano enjoyed some success in rounds six and eight, but the challenger was unable to sustain the pressure with some vintage moments from 39-year-old Taylor helping her turn the tide and produce a strong finish to put a seal on victory.

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"I want to thank Amanda Serrano, what an amazing fighter," said Taylor.

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Serrano, 36, acknowledged that her change of approach this time may not have paid off as there was no immediate protest at the outcome.

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The Serrano saga is absolutely finished, so what is left to do in the ring?

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