(British spelling) Alternative spelling of chili [(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.]
chilli
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for chilli.
Editorial note
But a chilli pepper, do we really need a character for a chilli pepper?
Quick take
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of chili [(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.]
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of chilli gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for chilli.
noun
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of chili [(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.]
See also: chilly, chile, chili-pepper, chili
Example sentences
But a chilli pepper, do we really need a character for a chilli pepper?
Or if someone tells you a UI needs spicing up then you hang some chilli peppers on the monitor?
Make a batch of chilli in one then chuck some sweet potato wedges in the oven when you get in.
Pasta + veggie tomato sauce, Baked veggies, plain Salmon, Chilli Con Carne, Plain Zucchini with salt and pepper.
Let me know when you find that grave, because I'll join you after eating a huge bowl of chilli.
Many dishes are made without chilli peppers, although that's certainly common now.
I suppose that the chilli pepper is there for restaurant menus which often use it as an indicator of spiciness.
I believe the Chilli Peppers may be doing 2 PAs at the moment splitting off the vocals to their own mix...
On my front page I have chilli sauce, bike spares, bluetooth headsets and automtive tools.
Instead, Joe Sixpack eats his chilli at another store that is more competent in managing their supply chain, and the Wendy's Corporate takes a hit.
I recall one particularly eye-opening moment in Sainsburys' when I checked a chilli to find out it was 5% sugar by weight.
And one mans chilli pepper is another mans thermometer.
Quote examples
"Cayenne pepper", on the other hand, is a specific cultivar of the red chilli pepper that's not really used in India (although lots of other varieties are).
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use chilli in a sentence?
But a chilli pepper, do we really need a character for a chilli pepper?
What does chilli mean?
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of chili [(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.]
What part of speech is chilli?
chilli is commonly used as noun.