A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Chile.

(US, regional) Alternative form of chili (a chili pepper).

(Southern US, African-American Vernacular) Pronunciation spelling of child.

plural of chile

A surname.

Alternative form of chili pepper

(mineralogy) A form of sodium nitrate that occurs naturally in parts of Chile and Peru.

plural of chile pepper

plural of chile relleno

A chile (typically a poblano) that has been stuffed with cheese or a mixture of minced meat and other ingredients, then covered in batter, fried, and served with a tomato-based sauce.