Definition of chili

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Chili

/ˈtʃɪli//ˈtʃɪli/

The word "chili" has a fascinating history. It originates from the Nahuatl word "chīlli," referring to the chili pepper itself. This word was adopted by Spanish explorers in the 16th century and ultimately made its way into English. Initially, "chili" referred solely to the pepper. Over time, it began to signify a dish featuring the chili pepper. The modern meaning of "chili" as a spicy stew likely evolved in the late 19th century in the southwestern United States, influenced by Mexican cuisine.

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the small green or red fruit of a type of pepper plant that is used in cooking to give a hot taste to food, often dried or made into powder, also called chili or chili powder

quả nhỏ màu xanh hoặc đỏ của một loại cây tiêu dùng trong nấu ăn để tạo vị cay cho thức ăn, thường được sấy khô hoặc làm thành bột, còn gọi là ớt hoặc bột ớt

a hot spicy Mexican dish made with beans, chilies and often meat

một món ăn Mexico cay nóng được làm từ đậu, ớt và thường là thịt