Chile
UK
/ˈtʃɪl.i/
US
/ˈtʃɪl.i/

Definition

Chileproper noun
A country in South America, stretching along the western edge of the continent between the Andes mountains and the Pacific Ocean.
Chile is known for its diverse landscapes, from the Atacama Desert to the Patagonian fjords.
chilenoun
A pepper plant or pod of the genus Capsicum, especially as used in Mexican and Southwestern US cooking.
New Mexico is famous for its roasted green chile.
A small hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used in sauces, relishes, and spice powders.
The recipe calls for one chopped chile to add some heat to the dish.