| chili | |
| 1. n. The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used especially to add heat, or as a flavouring in cooking; associated with certain cuisines includi | |
| The farmers’ market had a wide variety of chilis from anchos to jalapeños to habaneros. | |
| 2. n. A dish made with this fruit and other ingredients, such as beans and beef; chili con carne. | |
| I fancy having some chili for dinner tonight. What about you? | |
| 3. n. Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking. | |
| I want to make this pasta spicy so I’m going to add some chili to it. | |
