Meaning of "chilli" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHILLI

From Spanish chile, from Nahuatl chilli.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CHILLI

ˈtʃɪlɪ

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHILLI

Chilli is a noun.

A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHILLI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Chili pepper

The chili pepper is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. In Britain, Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia and other Asian countries, the word "pepper" is usually omitted. The substances that give chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically are capsaicin and several related chemicals, collectively called capsaicinoids. Chili peppers originated in the Americas. After the Columbian Exchange, many cultivars of chili pepper spread across the world, used in both food and medicine. Chilies were brought to Asia by Portuguese navigators during the 16th century. India is the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of chili peppers. Guntur in Andhra Pradesh produces 30% of all the chilies produced in India, and the state of Andhra Pradesh as a whole contributes 75% of India's chili exports.

Definition of chilli in the English dictionary

The definition of chilli in the dictionary is the small red hot-tasting pod of a type of capsicum used for flavouring sauces, pickles, etc.

TRANSLATION OF CHILLI

Find out the translation of chilli to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of chilli from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chilli» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: 辣椒
• Translator English - Spanish: chile
• English: chilli
• Translator English - Hindi: मिर्च
• Translator English - Arabic: فُلْفُل حَارّ
• Translator English - Russian: острый стручковый перец
• Translator English - Portuguese: pimenta
• Translator English - Bengali: লঙ্কা
• Translator English - French: piment
• Translator English - Malay: Cili
• Translator English - German: Chili
• Translator English - Japanese: トウガラシ
• Translator English - Korean: 칠리
• Translator English - Javanese: Chilli
• Translator English - Vietnamese: ớt
• Translator English - Tamil: மிளகாய்
• Translator English - Marathi: मिरची
• Translator English - Turkish: Şili
• Translator English - Italian: peperoncino
• Translator English - Polish: chili
• Translator English - Ukrainian: червоний перець
• Translator English - Romanian: chili
• Translator English - Greek: τσίλι
• Translator English - Afrikaans: brandrissie
• Translator English - Swedish: spansk peppar
• Translator English - Norwegian: chilipepper

2 QUOTES WITH «CHILLI»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word chilli.

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Boman Irani

Chilli ice cream doesn't taste bad. But I wouldn't eat it again.

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Gary Lineker

We have got too many kids around the house to have a romantic meal at home. But Danielle is a fantastic cook. She does a brilliant lasagne, great roasts and a great chilli dish. She knows the way to my heart.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHILLI»

Discover the use of chilli in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chilli and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.

The Yellow Chilli Cookbook

These are precise and detailed recipes of the most popular dishes that are served ion numerous 'The Yellow Chilli' restaurants across India that can be easily replicated at home.

Sanjeev Kapoor

Chilli and Chocolate

Discusses the sun and light of Mexico, its colour and passion, and most of all, its bold, vigorous, aromatic food: the scent of a coriander and tomato relish, the fragrance of freshly cooked tortillas, the warmth of chilli, the earthiness ...

Isabel Hood, 2008

A Harley, a Stetson and a red Thai Chilli

Before the start of this story, the book gives a brief description of how the Japanese stormed the world with their technology, with regards to the mass production of cheap forms of personal transportation, which led to the demise of the ...

Alan Little

Chilli Heat

Previous praise for Carrie Williams: 'We're delighted to see a bit of originality . . . it teases as much as it pleases.' ETO (The Blue Guide) THE PUBLISHERS RECOMMEND THAT THIS BOOK SHOULD BE SOLD ONLY TO ADULTS

Carrie Williams, 2008

Jokes of Sheikh Chilli

Once Sheikh Chilli was sent to a forest by his family, to dig grass. By noon he had dug a bag full of grass and returned home with it. His family members got very happy. He had worked for the first time. After a few hours, Chilli remembered that  ...

Dr. Girirajsharan Agarwal

The Chilli Challenge and Other Stories

Literacy World is evolving with the renewed Framework to provide all the support you need to deliver Shared Reading and Writing, Guided Reading, ICT and Speaking and Listening at Key Stage 2/P4-7.

Angela Barry, Judith O'Neil, 1998

The Unofficial Joke Book Of Sheikh Chilli

Contents. —. Old Woman's Fever 7 To Chant Horses 9 Give The Jalebis 10 Whose House Is This? 12 The Road Stays Here only 1 3 Shall Get A Coffin 15 Sheikh Chilli's Loss 16 The Owners Of The Taj Mahal 20 Sheikh Chilli's Wedding 22 ...

Dr. S. P. Ruhela

Chilli Sauce Experiments for Mad Scientists: 7 Days to ...

Experiment 0 l—Sweet Jalapeno Experiment OZ—Chilli Salsa Experiment OS— Chilli Vinegar Experiment O4—Mustard Chilli Sauce Experiment OS—Garlic and Ginger Chilli Sauce Experiment 06—Anchovy Chilli Sauce Experiment ...

Yubbah Joshika, 2013

Things Go Better With Chilli!

Things Go Better With Chilli, is a book for children of primary age, giving them a look at what living in New Mexico is all about. It is a fun place, with interesting animals and people. There are three major cultures living together, and getting ...

Anna L. Fox

Cultivation of Fruits, Vegetables and Floriculture

Only a few perennial chilli varieties characterized by small-sized pods and high pungency are rarely cultivated commercially belong to C.frutescens. lndia is a major producer, exporter and consumer of chilli. lndian chillies reach over 90 ...

Niir Board, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHILLI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chilli is used in the context of the following news items.

Chilli, turmeric rise on stockist buying

Traders said buying support from retailers and stockists against fall in supplies from producing belts, mainly pushed up chilli and turmeric prices ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»

Red Hot Chilli Pipers Returning to Hershey Theatre in 2016

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers have been called "Bagpipes with an attitude" and "Drums with a Scottish Accent." Hershey will once again get to ... «Broadway World, Jul 15»

Women Convicted for Beating and Putting Chilli Pepper Into the …

A HARARE woman who ganged up with friends to beat and humiliate her husband's lover by inserting their fingers and sprinkling chilli pepper ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»

West Yorkshire Playhouse unveils new identity after adding Chilli

Chilli, which was appointed in May after a four-way pitch, was tasked with “capturing the spirit and the venue's standing” as the theatre ... «Prolific North, Jul 15»

Mechanism of pain relief by hot Chilli Peppers revealed

Pain management has been a topic of interest for decades and it is rather intriguing to know that substances which inflict pain can also be used ... «FreshPlaza, Jul 15»

Big Brother 2015: Jack McDermott takes on chilli challenge but …

Jack was then called to the Diary Room where he took on a chilli challenge to eat a range of hot chillies including the famous Scotch Bonnet in ... «Telly Mix, Jul 15»

North East Chilli Festival turns up the heat on fourth annual outing at …

The historic grounds of Seaton Delaval Hall hosted some of the UK's top chilli producers as guests dared to try the world's hottest foods. «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»

Chilli Ariston crowned Pine Creek's best gold prospector in gold …

Chilli Ariston surprised a crowd of over 500 at Pine Creek's Gold Panning Championship when she managed to pan eight of ten gold flakes in ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

Cops probe chilli-blinding case

The family of the boy who became partially blind after a woman allegedly rubbed hot chilli into his right eye following a petty theft have opened ... «New Era, Jul 15»

Pesticide Residues Found in Curry Leaves, Beans, Chilli: Min

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The latest government test reports had revealed the presence of pesticide residues above the permissible level in ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»