noun
- plural of chilli; hot peppers used as spice or seasoning
Usage: British spelling
Examples
- She added fresh chillies to the curry for extra heat.
- The recipe calls for two red chillies, finely chopped.
- Green chillies are milder than the red ones.
- He grows various types of chillies in his garden.
- The dish was too spicy because of all the chillies.
- Dried chillies can be stored for months.