chilli

/ˈtʃɪl.i/

nounchil · li

Think: “It’s so hot it makes you CHILL… then add an extra ‘L’ for the extra heat: chiLLi.”

Yes, it's chilli. In British spelling, **chilli** has **double L** and ends with **-i** (not **-y**).

Definitions

  1. noun(British, Indian, and other varieties of English) A small, hot-tasting pepper; also the spicy heat or flavor from such peppers.
  2. noun(British spelling) A dish or sauce made with chili peppers (e.g., chilli con carne).

Examples

  • “She added one chopped chilli to the soup to give it a gentle heat.”
  • “Be careful—this curry is made with very hot green chillies.”
  • “We ordered chilli con carne with rice and a side of salad.”

Synonyms

chilichilehot pepperpeppercapsicum

Translations

ES chile (ají)PT pimenta (malagueta)FR piment

Common misspellings

chilichillychillechilliiechilleychiliechilliechill-i

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