chilli Meaning & Definition
/ˈt͡ʃɪli/
What Does Chilli Mean?
Chilli is used as a noun meaning Alternative spelling of chili.
Word Facts for Chilli
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈt͡ʃɪli// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | chilly, chile and chili pepper |
| Plural | chillis |
Chilli Definition (Noun)
- Alternative spelling of chili.
Noun
- The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
- Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.
- (Indian Chinese cuisine) a spicy stew of chicken or paneer, capsicum and onion, eaten as an appetizer.
Noun
- A dish made with chili peppers and other ingredients, such as beans and beef.
- (Cincinnati) Cincinnati chili.
Synonyms of Chilli
Chilli synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Chilli
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Chilli in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
chilli (plural chillis or chillies)
Words That Rhyme With Chilli
How Do You Say Chilli?
You say chilli as //ˈt͡ʃɪli//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Chilli
What part of speech is chilli?
Chilli is a noun.
What is another word for chilli?
You can replace chilli with words such as chilly, chile and chili pepper. See the full list of chilli synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chilli?
The plural of chilli is chillis.