Chillies Meaning in English
word · lemma: chilli
ˈtʃɪɫiz
CHIL-leez
tʃˈɪliz
CHI-leez
Definition
Chillies are small spicy peppers used to add heat and flavor to food. They come in many varieties and can be red, green, or yellow.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the plural of 'chilli' (UK/Australian spelling; US: jalapeños, hot peppers). Common collocations include 'red chillies', 'dried chillies', 'fresh chillies'. Can refer to different pepper types, from mildly spicy to very hot.
Spanish: chiles - guindillasPortuguese (BR): pimentas - pimentões (picantes)Portuguese (PT): malaguetas - pimentasChinese (Simplified): 辣椒Chinese (Traditional): 辣椒Hindi: मिर्चेंArabic: فلفل حارBengali: লঙ্কা - মরিচRussian: чили - острый перецJapanese: 唐辛子Vietnamese: ớtKorean: 고추Turkish: biber (acı) - chili biberiUrdu: مرچیںIndonesian: cabai
Example Sentences
Please add some chillies to the soup.
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The chillies are too spicy for me.
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We grow chillies in our garden.
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These green chillies pack a real punch!
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Be careful not to touch your eyes after chopping chillies.
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He loves dishes with lots of chillies in them.
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