chili sauce
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of chili sauce
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Chili sauce is a controversial topic in a country where homemade dipping sauces are an essential part of many meals.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2017
A little catsup or Chili sauce with water enough to make three-quarters of a cup may be substituted for the tomatoes.
From Practical Suggestions for Mother and Housewife by Miller, Marion Mills
Is very nice sliced cold for lunch, and Worcestershire or Chili sauce forms a fine relish.
From The Whitehouse Cookbook (1887) Cooking, Toilet and Household Recipes, Menus, Dinner-Giving, Table Etiquette, Care of the Sick, Health Suggestions, Facts Worth Knowing, Etc., Etc. The Whole Comprising a Comprehensive Cyclopedia of Information for the Home by Gillette, F. L. (Fanny Lemira)
Chili was taken over into Spanish as the common name for capsicum and has come down in English in the familiar Chili sauce.
From The Northmen, Columbus and Cabot, 985-1503 by Olson, Julius E.
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