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Chilli

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chillynounCold enough to cause discomfort.
chilenounA country in South America. Official name: Republic of Chile. Capital and largest city: Santiago.
chili peppernounAny fruit of a plant of the botanical genus Capsicum, which contains capsaicin and typically has a spicy or burning flavor.
chilinoun(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

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chilinoun(countable) The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
chili peppernounAny fruit of a plant of the botanical genus Capsicum, which contains capsaicin and typically has a spicy or burning flavor.
chillynounCold enough to cause discomfort.
chilenounA country in South America. Official name: Republic of Chile. Capital and largest city: Santiago.
spicenoun(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
peppernoun(uncountable) A spice prepared from the fermented, dried, unripe berries of this plant.
spicynounOf a flavor, provoking a burning sensation due to the presence of capsaicin or a similar chemical.
powdernounThe fine particles which are the result of reducing a dry substance by pounding, grinding, or triturating, or the result of decay; dust.
adventurenoun(uncountable) A feeling of desire for new and exciting things.
popnoun(countable) A loud, sharp sound, as of a cork coming out of a bottle, especially when the contents are pressurized by fizziness.
chilliesnounA surname.
capsicumnoun(Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore) The non-spicy fruit of the above plants, such as the bell pepper.
chilisnounA surname.
chiliesnounA surname.
jalapenonounAlternative spelling of jalapeño. [A cultivar of hot chili pepper, Capsicum annuum.]
currynounOne of a family of dishes originating from Indian cuisine, flavored by a spiced sauce.
habaneronounAn intensely spicy chili pepper, Capsicum chinense.
sambalnounA hot relish made from chili peppers and other ingredients.
coriandernoun(UK, Ireland) The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.
sweetcornnounAlternative form of sweet corn. [Any of many varieties of corn (specifically maize) most suitable for eating by humans, as distinguished from corn raised as animal feed; usually with higher sugar content than field corn.]

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