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Where does “chīlli” come from?

chīlli (Classical Nahuatl): chili; chili pepper; pepper

Definitions

  1. chili; chili pepper; pepper

Words derived from “chīlli”

  • chilly
  • chili
  • chile
  • chilli
  • chilliness
  • chipotle
  • enchilada
  • chilaquiles
  • chilidog
  • chillily
  • chiliburger
  • chilehead
  • chilly climate
  • chilified
  • chilihead
  • unchilly
  • enchilada
  • enchilar
  • aguachile
  • chilaquiles
  • chile
  • chili
  • chipotle
  • chilate