chili powder
noun
a powdered seasoning of dried chiles, or a mixture of ground chiles with other spices, as cumin, oregano, garlic, etc.
chili powders
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pluralof chili powder.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In a blender, combine the tomatoes, roasted pepper, onion, ginger, chile, tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, curry and chili powders, and salt and blend on high speed until you have a smooth paste.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2023
Then, wipe out that same skillet and heat up the beans with onion, garlic and chili powders and a bit of cumin.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 8, 2022
Add the curry and chili powders and stir to coat the onion, then stir in the 2 tablespoons of jollof dry spice mix.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2021
The servers at Dera — respectful, helpful, mindful that non-Pakistanis may not revel in the pain of chili powders — seem to be on a never-ending mission to push the buffet on customers.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2017
She would let the chili cook for a while, then add red wine, lemon juice, and a pinch of fresh dill, and, finally, measure out and add her chili powders.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
