chili
UK: ˈtʃɪli | US: ˈtʃɪli
n. 1. The small, spicy fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, used as a seasoning or vegetable.
n. 2. A dish made with chili peppers, often including meat, beans, and spices (e.g., chili con carne).
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The word chili traces back to the Nahuatl (Aztec language) term chīlli, meaning "pepper." Spanish adopted it as chile during colonization of the Americas, and English later borrowed it with the variant spelling chili. Unlike many loanwords, it retains its original form without Indo-European morpheme divisions, reflecting its direct cultural transfer.
She added fresh chili to the stir-fry for extra heat.
This chili recipe calls for three types of peppers.
He grows chili plants in his backyard garden.
The soup was garnished with sliced red chili.
Texas-style chili often excludes beans.