chilli

/ˈtʃɪli/
/ˈtʃɪli/
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Other forms: chillies; chillis

Definitions of chilli
  1. noun
    a very spicy pepper used in cooking that adds heat and strong flavor
    synonyms: chile, chili, chili pepper, chilly
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    types:
    jalapeno, jalapeno pepper
    hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico
    cayenne, cayenne pepper
    a long and often twisted hot red pepper
    chipotle
    a ripe jalapeno pepper that is dried and used in cooking, originating in Mexico
    type of:
    hot pepper
    any of various pungent capsicum fruits
Pronunciation
US
/ˈtʃɪli/
UK
/ˈtʃɪli/
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