chile

[ chil-ee ]

/ ˈtʃɪl i /

noun

Also called chil·e pep·per, chil·i pep·per [chil-ee pep-er] /ˈtʃɪl i ˌpɛp ər/ . the pod of any of several species of Capsicum, especially C. annuum longum: used in cooking for its pungent flavor.

chili (def. 1).

Origin of chile

First recorded in 1855–60; variant spelling of chili

Words nearby chile

child restraint, child's play, child support, child welfare, child wife, chile, Chilean, Chilean cedar, Chilean firebush, Chilean guava, Chilean sea bass

Definition for chile (2 of 2)

Chile

[ chil-ee; Spanish chee-le ]

/ ˈtʃɪl i; Spanish ˈtʃi lɛ /

noun

a republic in southwestern South America, on the Pacific Coast. 286,396 sq. mi. (741,765 sq. km). Capital: Santiago.

OTHER WORDS FROM Chile

Chil·e·an [chil-ey-uhn], /tʃɪlˈeɪ ən/, adjective, nounpro-Chil·e·an, adjective, nounpseu·do-Chil·e·an, adjective, noun

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Example sentences from the Web for chile

The rift put Washington at odds with countries like Brazil, Uruguay or Chile, which seemed to have come to terms with their past.
Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers|Catalina Lobo-Guererro|December 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How exciting were the 120 minutes of regular play in Brazil vs. Chile even prior to the dramatic shootout ending?
What Hillary Clinton Can Learn From Portugal, Costa Rica, and England in the World Cup|Nathan Daschle|July 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Chile relleno is another meatless meal, served in a mild salsa ranchero redolent of tomatoes.
Holy Molé: Tucson’s Mexican Food with a Kick|Jane & Michael Stern|June 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Voting with the United States and Europe were Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, Mexico, Peru, and South Korea.
At the United Nations, It’s Human Rights, Putin-Style|Jay Michaelson|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Harry will visit Estonia and Italy in May, followed by a visit to Brazil and Chile in June.
Cressida Wedding Summit|Tom Sykes|April 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Captain Crosbie commands her; and three lieutenants who came with us from Chile are appointed to her.
Journal of a Voyage to Brazil|Maria Graham
The chiefs fought among themselves with such ferocity that in Chile and Peru the partition of Bolivia was seriously discussed.
The South American Republics, Part II (of 2)|Thomas C. Dawson
"'T ain't no time to joke, chile," whispered Aunt Melvy, all the superstition of her race embodied in her trembling figure.
Sandy|Alice Hegan Rice
The rope wuz bout five feet high and chile if we didn' jump it we'd catch hit.
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 2|Work Projects Administration
Germany had a natural monopoly of potash as Chile had a natural monopoly of nitrates.
Creative Chemistry|Edwin E. Slosson

British Dictionary definitions for chile (1 of 2)

chile

/ (ˈtʃɪlɪ) /

noun

a variant spelling of chilli

British Dictionary definitions for chile (2 of 2)

Chile

/ (ˈtʃɪlɪ) /

noun

a republic in South America, on the Pacific, with a total length of about 4090 km (2650 miles) and an average width of only 177 km (110 miles): gained independence from Spain in 1818; the government of President Allende (elected 1970) attempted the implementation of Marxist policies within a democratic system until overthrown by a military coup (1973); democracy restored 1988. Chile consists chiefly of the Andes in the east, the Atacama Desert in the north, a central fertile region, and a huge S region of almost uninhabitable mountains, glaciers, fjords, and islands; an important producer of copper, iron ore, nitrates, etc. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: peso. Capital: Santiago. Pop: 17 216 945 (2013 est). Area: 756 945 sq km (292 256 sq miles)

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Cultural definitions for chile

Chile

Republic in southern South America on the western slope of the Andes. Chile is a long, narrow strip of land bordered by Peru to the north, Bolivia and Argentina to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and west. Its capital and largest city is Santiago.

notes for Chile

In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet led a coup that overthrew President Salvador Allende, a Marxist.

notes for Chile

Pinochet suppressed human rights and political activity until he lost a plebiscite in 1988. A successor was chosen in free elections. In 1998, Pinochet was arrested in Great Britain on a Spanish warrant, but a court ruled him too ill to stand trial. He returned to Chile, where attempts to prosecute him continued.

单词	chile
释义	chile [ chil-ee ] / ˈtʃɪl i / noun Also called chil·e pep·per, chil·i pep·per [chil-ee pep-er] /ˈtʃɪl i ˌpɛp ər/ . the pod of any of several species of Capsicum, especially C. annuum longum: used in cooking for its pungent flavor. chili (def. 1). Origin of chile First recorded in 1855–60; variant spelling of chili Words nearby chile child restraint, child's play, child support, child welfare, child wife, chile, Chilean, Chilean cedar, Chilean firebush, Chilean guava, Chilean sea bass Definition for chile (2 of 2) Chile [ chil-ee; Spanish chee-le ] / ˈtʃɪl i; Spanish ˈtʃi lɛ / noun a republic in southwestern South America, on the Pacific Coast. 286,396 sq. mi. (741,765 sq. km). Capital: Santiago. OTHER WORDS FROM Chile Chil·e·an [chil-ey-uhn], /tʃɪlˈeɪ ən/, adjective, nounpro-Chil·e·an, adjective, nounpseu·do-Chil·e·an, adjective, noun Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for chile The rift put Washington at odds with countries like Brazil, Uruguay or Chile, which seemed to have come to terms with their past. Venezuela Says Goodbye to Its Lil Friend, While the Rest of the Continent Cheers\|Catalina Lobo-Guererro\|December 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST How exciting were the 120 minutes of regular play in Brazil vs. Chile even prior to the dramatic shootout ending? What Hillary Clinton Can Learn From Portugal, Costa Rica, and England in the World Cup\|Nathan Daschle\|July 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Chile relleno is another meatless meal, served in a mild salsa ranchero redolent of tomatoes. Holy Molé: Tucson’s Mexican Food with a Kick\|Jane & Michael Stern\|June 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Voting with the United States and Europe were Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Japan, Mexico, Peru, and South Korea. At the United Nations, It’s Human Rights, Putin-Style\|Jay Michaelson\|June 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Harry will visit Estonia and Italy in May, followed by a visit to Brazil and Chile in June. Cressida Wedding Summit\|Tom Sykes\|April 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Captain Crosbie commands her; and three lieutenants who came with us from Chile are appointed to her. Journal of a Voyage to Brazil\|Maria Graham The chiefs fought among themselves with such ferocity that in Chile and Peru the partition of Bolivia was seriously discussed. The South American Republics, Part II (of 2)\|Thomas C. Dawson "'T ain't no time to joke, chile," whispered Aunt Melvy, all the superstition of her race embodied in her trembling figure. Sandy\|Alice Hegan Rice The rope wuz bout five feet high and chile if we didn' jump it we'd catch hit. Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 2\|Work Projects Administration Germany had a natural monopoly of potash as Chile had a natural monopoly of nitrates. Creative Chemistry\|Edwin E. Slosson British Dictionary definitions for chile (1 of 2) chile / (ˈtʃɪlɪ) / noun a variant spelling of chilli British Dictionary definitions for chile (2 of 2) Chile / (ˈtʃɪlɪ) / noun a republic in South America, on the Pacific, with a total length of about 4090 km (2650 miles) and an average width of only 177 km (110 miles): gained independence from Spain in 1818; the government of President Allende (elected 1970) attempted the implementation of Marxist policies within a democratic system until overthrown by a military coup (1973); democracy restored 1988. Chile consists chiefly of the Andes in the east, the Atacama Desert in the north, a central fertile region, and a huge S region of almost uninhabitable mountains, glaciers, fjords, and islands; an important producer of copper, iron ore, nitrates, etc. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: peso. Capital: Santiago. Pop: 17 216 945 (2013 est). Area: 756 945 sq km (292 256 sq miles) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for chile Chile Republic in southern South America on the western slope of the Andes. Chile is a long, narrow strip of land bordered by Peru to the north, Bolivia and Argentina to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the south and west. Its capital and largest city is Santiago. notes for Chile In 1973, General Augusto Pinochet led a coup that overthrew President Salvador Allende, a Marxist. notes for Chile Pinochet suppressed human rights and political activity until he lost a plebiscite in 1988. A successor was chosen in free elections. In 1998, Pinochet was arrested in Great Britain on a Spanish warrant, but a court ruled him too ill to stand trial. He returned to Chile, where attempts to prosecute him continued. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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