chilli
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 red chilli to the curry for extra heat.
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Some people prefer their food with a lot of chilli.
2.
a dish of minced meat and beans, flavored with chili powder
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We had a hearty bowl of chilli for dinner.
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This restaurant is famous for its vegetarian chilli.