chil·i (chil·e [or] chil·li)
 chili (chile [or] chilli)
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- pronunciation:
- chI
li
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
chilies, chiles, chillies |
| definition 1: |
A chili is the fruit of a pepper plant. A chili has a strong, sharp taste, and sometimes it is very spicy. Chilies are often called chili peppers. Chilies are often red or green.
My brother says that green chilies are hotter than red chilies, but I think they are both hot!
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| definition 2: |
Chili is a spice or food made from the dried fruit of a pepper plant.
There is a lot of chili in this barbecue sauce. |
| definition 3: |
Chili is a kind of food that is like a very thick soup. It is made with red beans, tomato sauce, and onions, and it uses a spice made from chili peppers. It often has meat in it too.
A big, hot bowl of chili is nice to eat on a cold winter day.
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The words
chili,
chilly, and
Chile sound alike but have different meanings.