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chili powder

chil·i pow·der
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chil-ee pou-der]
    • /ˈtʃɪl i ˈpaʊ dər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chil-ee pou-der]
    • /ˈtʃɪl i ˈpaʊ dər/

Definitions of chili powder words

  • uncountable noun chili powder Chili powder is a very hot-tasting powder made mainly from dried chilies. It is used in cooking. 3
  • noun chili powder a powder made of dried chili pods, herbs, etc., used as a seasoning 3
  • noun chili powder a powdered mixture of dried chilies, cumin, oregano, garlic, etc., used as a seasoning. 1
  • noun chili powder pulverized dry chilis (used for culinary purposes). 0

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Origin of chili powder

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1955-60

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Parts of speech for Chili powder

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

chili powder popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

chili powder usage trend in Literature

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