chili
Translation
chilli con carne, chilli
Examples
I love a warm bowl of chili in winter.
I love a warm bowl of chilli in winter.
This recipe needs one chili pepper.
This recipe needs one chilli pepper.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a spicy stew I love a warm bowl of chili.
((countable noun)) a hot pepper This recipe needs one chili pepper.
Similar Words
Synonyms (dish): stew, soup; Synonyms (pepper): hot pepper
Etymology
From Spanish 'chile', which comes from Nahuatl 'chīlli'.
Memory Tips
Picture a steaming red bowl of chili on a cold day. Note the spelling difference: 'chili' (US) vs 'chilli' (UK).