chili powder

chili powder

n. A seasoning consisting of ground chilies mixed with other spices, such as cumin and oregano.

chil′i pow`der

n. a powdered mixture of dried chilies, cumin, oregano, garlic, etc., used as a seasoning. [1955–60, Amer.]

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Noun

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chili powder - powder made of ground chili peppers mixed with e.g. cumin and garlic and oreganochilli, chilly, chile, chili, chili pepper - very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungencyflavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoning, seasoner - something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts