chili

Meanings

• noun

  A type of pepper used for seasoning, typically red and spicy.

  - "I love adding chili to my tacos."
  - "The chili peppers gave my dish a nice kick."

• noun

  A thick, spicy stew made from chili peppers, usually including meat and beans.

  - "Let's make a pot of chili for the game."
  - "Chili is a popular dish in the southwestern United States."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈt͡ʃɪli/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈt͡ʃɪli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chili pepper , chili powder , chili con carne

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chili
jelly , melody , merry , quilly , silly

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Variants

List of all variants of chili that leads to same result
chile , chiles , chili , chili pepper , chili peppers , chilies , chilis , chilli , chillies , chillis , Chili , chili con carne , chili con carnes , chile con queso , chile con quesos , chili con queso , chili con quesos , queso , quesos , chili dog , chili dogs , chili powder , chili powders , chili sauce , chili sauces , ghost chili , ghost chilis , ghost pepper , ghost peppers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word chili comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec) word 'chilli'. It was introduced to Europe in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Chili is the state dish of New Mexico.

2. The world's hottest chili pepper is the Pepper X, which registers over 3 million Scoville heat units.

3. The first recorded chili cook-off was held in 1883 in Terlingua, Texas.

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Related Concepts

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1. spice: Chili is a type of spice, specifically a pepper.

2. pepper: Chili is a type of pepper, typically red and spicy.

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Culture

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Chili has a rich cultural history, particularly in the Americas. It has been used in various dishes, including chili con carne, chili verde, and chili relleno. Chili cook-offs are popular events in many communities.

How to Memorize "chili"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red pepper with a spicy, fiery appearance. Visualize the texture and shape of the pepper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word chili with spicy food or Mexican cuisine.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Chili Cheese Hot Dog' to remember the spelling of chili.

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