1. Plural of chilli; hot peppers of the genus Capsicum, used as a spice or vegetable in cooking.
Usage: Common in British English; American English often uses 'chili' or 'chile'.; Can refer to the fresh peppers or dried peppers.
2. A spicy stew or dish made with meat, beans, and chilli peppers.
Usage: Often called 'chilli con carne' when made with beef and beans.

Examples

• She added fresh chillis to the curry for extra heat.
• The recipe calls for three dried chillis.
• Red chillis are sweeter than green ones.
• We made a big pot of chillis for the dinner party.
• These chillis are grown locally in the region.
• He sprinkled chopped chillis over the tacos.