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chili

UK/ˈt͡ʃaɪlaɪ/ US/ˈt͡ʃɪli/ fairly common us

noun

1.

ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans

Synonyms
2.

Origin

Ellipsis of chili con carne, from Spanish chile con carne (literally “chili with meat”).

Phrases

  • bird's eye chili
  • chili beans
  • chili cheese
  • chili crab
  • chili crisp
  • chili crunch
  • chili dip
  • chili dog
  • chili mac
  • chili oil
  • chili parlor
  • chili powder

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