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- [chil-ee]
- /ˈtʃɪl i/
- /ˈtʃɪl.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [chil-ee]
- /ˈtʃɪl i/
Definitions of chili word
- noun chili the dried pod of red pepper, a very hot seasoning 3
- noun chili the tropical American hot red pepper (Capsicum frutescens var. longum) bearing this pod 3
- noun chili any of various other types of peppers, used esp. in Mexican cooking 3
- noun chili chili con carne 3
- noun chili any of various typically milder-flavored dishes like this, often containing other vegetables, pasta, etc. and sometimes meatless 3
- noun plural chili Also called chili pepper. the pungent pod of any of several species of Capsicum, especially C. annuum longum: used in cooking for its pungent flavor. 1
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Origin of chili
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Mexican Spanish chile < Nahuatl chīlli chili pepper
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Chili
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chili popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
chili usage trend in Literature
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- how to make chili?
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- what to serve with chili?
- how do you make chili?
- how to make chili powder?
- how to make chili sauce?
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- what is chili sauce?
- what to eat with chili?
- what is chili flakes?