chile

Definitions of chile
  1. noun
    very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
    synonyms: ají, guindilla
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    types:
    pimienta de cayena
    a long and often twisted hot red pepper
    type of:
    pimiento del piquillo
    any of various pungent capsicum fruits
  2. noun
    powder made of ground chili peppers mixed with e.g. cumin and garlic and oregano
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    type of:
    condimento
    something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
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