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chili meaning in Tamil

மிளகாய் miḷakāy

/ˈt͡ʃaɪlaɪ//ˈt͡ʃɪli/

chili in Tamil: மிளகாய் (miḷakāy). In English, chili means the pungent, spicy fresh or dried fruit of any of several cultivated varieties of capsicum peppers, used in cooking.

Tamil words for chili

spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum
மிளகாய் miḷakāy

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.

Full definition of chili

Synonyms of chili

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Questions about chili in Tamil

What is the meaning of chili in Tamil?
Chili in Tamil is மிளகாய் (miḷakāy).
chili என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Chili: மிளகாய் (miḷakāy).
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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