chile

See also Chile

English

Etymology 1

From Spanish. A variant of chilli; see that entry for more information.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈtʃɪl.iː/, X-SAMPA: /"tSIl.i:/

Homophones: Chile, chili, chilli, chilly

Noun

chile (plural chiles)

1. (US, regional) A chili pepper.

Translations

chili — see chili

Etymology 2

Spelling representing a pronunciation of child.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtʃaɪl, X-SAMPA: /"tSaIl/

Noun

chile (plural chillun or chirren)

1. (US, dialect, South, African American Vernacular) child

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Spanish

Etymology

From Classical Nahuatl chīlli (“pepper”).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtʃi.le/

Noun

chile m (plural chiles)

1. chili, chilli, chile
2. (vulgar, Mexico) penis, cock

Synonyms

• (chili): ají m, pimiento m, picante m
• (penis): pinga, pito, chorizo, verga, reata

Derived terms

• enchilar v