Chili
(noun)
- A spicy stew made with chili peppers and typically beef or pork, beans, and tomatoes.
- A dish made with chili powder.
- A pepper, especially a chili pepper.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from american spanish chili, from nahuatl chīlli.
Examples:
- She made a pot of chili for dinner.
- He ordered a chili dog.
- She put chili powder on her eggs.
- The recipe called for two cans of diced tomatoes and a can of chili beans.
- He grew different types of chili in his garden.