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chili powder

American  
[chil-ee pou-der] / ˈtʃɪl i ˌpaʊ dər /

noun

  1. a powdered seasoning of dried chiles, or a mixture of ground chiles with other spices, as cumin, oregano, garlic, etc.

Etymology

Origin of chili powder

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

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