variant spelling of chili
1a
: a hot pepper of any of a group of cultivars (Capsicum annuum annuum group longum) noted for their pungency
— called also chili pepper
b
chiefly British chilli
: a pepper whether hot or sweet
2a
: a thick sauce of meat and chilies
liked to cover her spaghetti with red chili
b
: chili con carne
a bowl of chili
also
: a similar dish made without beef
vegetarian chili seafood chili
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