Noun
/ˈCHilē/,
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chilies, plural; chillies, plural; chiles, plural;
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A small hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used chopped (and often dried) in sauces, relishes, and spice powders. There are various forms with pods of differing size, color, and strength of flavor, such as cascabels and jalapeños
Web Definitions:
- Chiles is a volcano in the south of Colombia
- Rellenos (CHEE-lays ray-YAY-nohs) a preparation of chiles (usually New Mexico or Ancho/Pobalno) stuffed with cheese and fried