chili dog

or chil·i·dog

noun

a frankfurter garnished with chili con carne.

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Nearby words

chilectomy, chilectropion, chili, chili cheese fries, chili con carne, chili dog, chili oil, chili pepper, chili powder, chili sauce, chili verde

Origin of chili dog

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75

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