Chilies Meaning in English
word · lemma: chili
ˈtʃɪɫiz
CHIL-eez
ˈtʃɪliːz
CHIL-eez
Definition
Small, spicy peppers used to add heat and flavor to food. 'Chilies' is the plural of 'chili' and can refer to many different varieties.
Usage & Nuances
Common in cooking worldwide, especially in Asian, Mexican, and Indian dishes. 'Chilies' is US spelling; 'chillies' is UK/Australian. Don't confuse 'chili' (the pepper) with 'chili' (a stew). Often paired with 'fresh,' 'dried,' or 'red/green.'
Spanish: chilesPortuguese (BR): pimentasPortuguese (PT): malaguetasChinese (Simplified): 辣椒Chinese (Traditional): 辣椒Hindi: मिर्चियाँArabic: فلفل حارBengali: মরিচRussian: чили - перец чилиJapanese: 唐辛子Vietnamese: ớtKorean: 고추Turkish: biber (acı) - chili biberiUrdu: مرچیںIndonesian: cabai
Example Sentences
She added some chilies to the soup.
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Chilies grow well in warm climates.
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Many people like spicy food with chilies.
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If you can’t handle chilies, just ask for your dish to be mild.
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Fresh chilies give the salsa a real kick.
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You can dry chilies and store them for months.
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