chili powder
noun
a powdered mixture of dried chilies, cumin, oregano, garlic, etc., used as a seasoning.
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Nearby words
chili cheese fries, chili con carne, chili dog, chili oil, chili pepper, chili powder, chili sauce, chili verde, chiliad, chiliarch, chiliasm
Origin of chili powder
An Americanism dating back to 1955–60
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