chilly

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
  2. adjective not characterized by emotion; -C.W.Cunningham
  3. adjective appreciably or disagreeably cold

Etymology

From chill + -y. Cognate with Swedish kylig (“chilly”), Norwegian kjølig (“chilly”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

chili, chili pepper, chilli, chile

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