chile
English
Etymology 1
From Spanish chile. A variant of chili, chilli; see that entry for more information.
Pronunciation
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Noun
chile (plural chiles)
- (US, regional) Alternative form of chili (a chili pepper).
Translations
chili — see chili
Etymology 2
Pronunciation
Noun
chile (plural chillun or chirren)
- (Southern US, African-American Vernacular) Eye dialect spelling of child.
Anagrams
Portuguese
Noun
chile m (plural chiles)
- Alternative form of chili
Spanish
Etymology
From Classical Nahuatl chīlli (“pepper”).
Pronunciation
Noun
chile m (plural chiles)
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