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Meaning of chile

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chile

Pronunciation:/ˈt͡ʃɪli/

noun

Definitions

  1. The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

    Synonyms:chili pepper
  2. Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.

    Synonyms:chili powder
  3. (Indian Chinese cuisine) a spicy stew of chicken or paneer, capsicum and onion, eaten as an appetizer.

noun

Definitions

  1. A dish made with chili peppers and other ingredients, such as beans and beef.

    Synonyms:chili con carne
  2. (Cincinnati) Cincinnati chili.

chile

Pronunciation:/ˈtʃaɪl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

    Example: Go easy on him: he is but a child.

  2. (specifically) A female child, a girl.

  3. (with possessive) One's direct descendant by birth, regardless of age; a son or daughter.

    Example: My youngest child is forty-three this year.

  4. The thirteenth Lenormand card.

noun

Definitions

  1. A child of noble birth.

  2. The cognomen given to the oldest son prior to his taking his father's title.