chile
UK: ˈtʃɪli | US: ˈtʃɪli
n. 1. A spicy pepper or its pod, used in cooking.
n. 2. A dish made with chili peppers, often including meat and beans (also spelled "chili" or "chilli").
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The word "chile" originates from the Nahuatl language (spoken by the Aztecs), where chīlli referred to the spicy pepper plant. Spanish colonizers adopted the term as chile, which later entered English through cultural exchange. Unlike many English words with Latin or Greek roots, "chile" retains its original form as a loanword, reflecting its indigenous American heritage.
She added fresh chile to the salsa for extra heat.
The market sells dried chiles from Mexico.
This recipe calls for three types of chile.
He grows chile peppers in his garden.
Traditional mole sauce includes chocolate and chile.