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chili con carne

Syllabification: (chil·i con car·ne)
Pronunciation: /kän ˈkärnē, kən/

Definition of chili con carne

noun

  • a spicy stew of beef and red chilies or chili powder, often with beans and tomatoes.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Spanish chile con carne, literally 'chili pepper with meat'

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