chile

noun

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: chi-le (2)
English Definition

A small hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used in cooking.

Example Sentence

She added a red chile to the curry.

US IPA /ˈtΚƒΙͺli/
UK IPA /ˈtΚƒΙͺli/

Synonyms

chili chilli hot pepper jalapeno

Antonyms

sweet pepper bell pepper