chili
A chili is a type of spicy sauce or stew made with chili peppers.
When people talk about chilies, they usually mean the food itself - the flavorful and often hot dish that's popular in many parts of the world. You might order chili at a restaurant, or make it yourself at home by simmering together some ground meat, beans, and spices. Some people like their chili mild while others prefer it very spicy, so you can adjust the heat level to your taste. If someone says they're having chili for dinner, chances are they're talking about this tasty but sometimes fiery dish.
How common is "chili"?
Word chili is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
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