Chile
pronunciation
How to pronounce Chile in British English:
UK [ˈtʃɪli]
How to pronounce Chile in American English:
US [ ˈtʃɪli]
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- Noun:
- very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
Word Origin
- Chile
- South American country, probably named from a local native word subsequently confused with Mexican Spanish chile "chili pepper" (see chili). Suggestions are that the native word means "land's end" or else "cold, winter," which would make a coincidental convergence with English chilly. Related: Chilean.
Example
- 1. Chile has also been a beacon of monetary sophistication .
- 2. Chile is a shining example .
- 3. Chile remains an economic stalwart .
- 4. In chile subsidies are better aimed .
- 5. Chile has long been a mining country .