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chilli

/ˈt͡ʃɪli/

Meanings
noun
The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

Examples :

"I added a pinch of chilli to my soup to give it a little heat. "
food vegetable plant

Related Words

Illustration appetizer

appetizer noun

/ˈæpɪˌtaɪzər/

A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal

"We ordered a plate of spring rolls as an appetizer before our main meal. "

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ingredients noun

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ /ɪnˈɡriːdɪənts/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

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powdered verb

/ˈpaʊdəd/ /ˈpaʊdərd/

To reduce to fine particles; to pound, grind, or rub into a powder.

"The chef powdered the sugar to make a delicate topping for the cake. "

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several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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teaspoon noun

/ˈtiːspuːn/ /ˈtiːˌspuːn/

A small spoon used to stir the contents of a cup or glass.

"My mom used a teaspoon to stir the sugar into her tea. "

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cultivated verb

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

To grow plants, notably crops

"Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."

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capsicum noun

/ˈkæpsɪkəm/

Any of several tropical American plants, of the genus Capsicum, principally the species Capsicum annuum and Capsicum frutescens, that are cultivated as edible peppers.

"My mom grows capsicum in her garden, and we use it to make spicy salsa. "

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pungent adjective

/ˈpʌndʒənt/

Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

"I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected."

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cooking verb

/ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/

To prepare (food) for eating by heating it, often by combining it with other ingredients.

"My mom is cooking dinner for the family tonight. "

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varieties noun

/vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.tiz/

The quality of being varied; diversity.

"Variety is the spice of life."

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flavouring verb

/ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/ /ˈfleɪvɜːrɪŋ/

To add flavoring to something.

"She is flavouring the cake batter with vanilla extract. "

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peppers noun

/ˈpɛpərz/

A plant of the family Piperaceae.

"The botanist studied the peppers growing in the greenhouse to learn more about their Piperaceae family characteristics. "