chilli

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈtʃɪl.iː/, SAMPA: /"tSIl.i:/

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• Homophones: Chile, chilly, chile, chili

Noun

Singular chilli

Plural chillies or chillis

chillies growing on a pepper plant

a bowl of chili

1. (countable) A chilli is a type of hot pepper, which may be eaten or used to make food spicy.

   I used to grow chillies in a flower pot in my window.

2. (uncountable) Chilli is a type of food which is often made from ground (cut up) meat, beans, and hot peppers.
   • Synonym: chili con carne

   The chilli she made was delicious.