Definition of "chilli" [chil•li]

• Variant of chili. (noun)

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• "Your chilli is just perfect for a day like today, it looks so hearty and yummy."
• "Stir in chilli-bean paste and fry for a few more seconds."
• "Note: I have been reminded that chilli is the Nahuatl word from which chile came into Spanish."