2006-12-08 01:06:02 · 14 answers · asked by Joni J 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Well, I don't now, in spanish is chile, so when you try to pronounce that you get chili.
2006-12-08 02:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Chili? Like Chili Peppers? They are spicy.
2006-12-08 09:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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The word chili comes from the Nahuatl "cilli", native name for the peppers. Not named for the South American country!
And not to be confused with "chilly," of course.
2006-12-08 09:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
b/c chili is different than chilly. chili refers to the hotness of the peppers. chilly means its cold outside
2006-12-08 09:08:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the pepper its made out of comes from chili
2006-12-08 09:07:27 · answer #5 · answered by Jamie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The name comes from Nahuatl via the Spanish word chile.
2006-12-08 09:08:10 · answer #6 · answered by Ryan J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause chili is ususally hot
2006-12-08 09:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by brandi b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then name is based on the exit speed
2006-12-08 09:08:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mmmmm... flamingo chili with tartar sauce.
2006-12-08 09:08:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it originated in chilli?
2006-12-08 09:07:25 · answer #10 · answered by The Way 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋