chili
US /ˈtʃɪl.i/
UK /ˈtʃɪl.i/

1.
a small hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used in cooking to add a pungent flavor
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Add a chopped green chili to the curry for extra heat.
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Some people can't handle the heat of a hot chili.
2.
a dish of ground meat and chilies, usually with beans
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We had a delicious bowl of chili for dinner.
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She made a big pot of chili for the party.