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chili in Malay

cabai

/ˈt͡ʃaɪlaɪ//ˈt͡ʃɪli/

chili in Malay: cabai, cili, lombok. In English, chili means the pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

Malay words for chili

spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum
cabai, cili, lombok

English meaning of chili

  1. noun The pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.
  2. noun Powdered chili pepper, used as a spice or flavouring in cooking.
  3. noun A spicy stew of chicken or paneer, capsicum and onion, eaten as an appetizer.
  4. noun A dish made with chili peppers and other ingredients, such as beans and beef.

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Synonyms of chili

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Questions about chili in Malay

What is the meaning of chili in Malay?
Chili in Malay is cabai, cili, lombok.
Apakah maksud chili dalam bahasa Melayu?
Chili: cabai, cili, lombok.
What does chili mean in English?
Chili means the pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

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