chili
nounUK /ˈtʃɪli/
US /ˈtʃɪli/
A spicy red sauce made from peppers and beans.
We ate chili with rice for dinner.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small hot pepper used in cooking.
She added a chopped chili to the soup.
3. The dried and powdered fruit of a pepper plant used as a spice.
Sprinkle some chili on the eggs for extra flavor.
4. A dish of chili peppers, meat, and beans, often served with toppings.
The cook-off featured ten different kinds of chili.