chil·i (chil·e [or] chil·li)
chili (chile [or] chilli)
- pronunciation:
- chI
li
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
chiles, chilies, chillies |
| definition 1: |
the strong, sharp-tasting pod of any of several varieties of a tropical pepper plant.
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| definition 2: |
a seasoning or other preparation made from this dried pod.
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| definition 3: |
chili con carne.
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The words
chili,
chilly, and
Chile sound alike but have different meanings.