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- chill pill/ˈtʃɪl ˌpɪl/A metaphorical pill that someone needs to take to calm down or relax.nounMedium-Low
- chillan/ˈtʃɪl.ən/A common misspelling or mishearing of the verb 'chill out' or the noun 'chilling', often interpreted as a slang variant meaning 'to relax'.nounVery Low (Non-standard)
- chillax/tʃɪˈlæks/To calm down and relax, to stop being stressed or agitated.verbverb-intransitiveC1
- chiller/ˈtʃɪlə(r)/A machine or device used for cooling, especially an air conditioner or refrigeration unit.nounB2-C1
- chiller cabinet/ˈtʃɪlə ˈkæbɪnɪt/A refrigerated cabinet or display unit, typically with glass doors, used to store and display chilled or frozen food and drinks in shops.nounC1
- chiller-diller/ˌtʃɪlə ˈdɪlə/A slang term, chiefly American, meaning something exceptionally thrilling, chilling, or sensational, especially in the context of entertainment like horror films.nounVery Low (Obsolete/Archaic)
- chilli/ˈtʃɪl.i/the small, hot-tasting fruit of certain capsicum pepper plants, used as a spice or vegetable.nounB1
- chilli con carne/ˌtʃɪl.i kɒn ˈkɑː.ni/A spicy stew or soup originating from Mexican-American cuisine, made with minced meat (typically beef), chillies or chilli powder, beans, tomatoes, and other seasonings.nounB2
- chilli powder/ˈtʃɪli ˌpaʊdə/A dried, ground spice made from one or more varieties of chilli peppers.nounB1
- chilli sauce/ˈtʃɪ.li sɔːs/A spicy condiment made from chilli peppers, vinegar, and other ingredients, used to add heat and flavour to food.nounB1
- chillicothe/ˌtʃɪlɪˈkəʊθi/A proper noun referring to several places in the United States, primarily cities or towns.nounLow (primarily geographic/historical reference)
- chilling effect/ˈtʃɪlɪŋ ɪˌfekt/A discouraging or deterring influence, often from perceived threats, that makes people less likely to engage in lawful or desired activity.nounC2
- chilliwack/ˈtʃɪlɪwæk/A city in British Columbia, Canada, located in the Fraser Valley.nounLow
- chillon/ˈtʃɪlən/A persistent, sharp, high-pitched cry or shriek, often expressing protest, pain, or distress.nounC1
- chillum/ˈtʃɪləm/A straight, conical clay pipe, traditionally used for smoking marijuana or hashish, often with the bowl at an acute angle to the stem and requiring a cloth or stone to hold the smoking material.nounC2
- chilly bin/ˈtʃɪli bɪn/A portable insulated container used to keep food and drinks cold, typically for picnics, barbecues, or outdoor events.nounLow (outside New Zealand); High (within New Zealand)
- chiloe island/ˌtʃɪləʊˈeɪ ˈaɪlənd/A large island and archipelago in southern Chile, known for its unique culture, mythology, and distinct ecology.nounLow (Geographical/Cultural Proper Noun)
- chilognath/ˈkaɪlə(ʊ)ɡnaθ/A member of the class Chilognatha, a group of millipedes.nounVery Low
- chilomonad/ˌkɪlə(ʊ)ˈməʊnad/A type of microscopic, flagellated, single‑celled organism (protozoan) belonging to the order Chilomonadida, often found in freshwater environments.nounExtremely low
- chilomonas/ˌkɪləˈməʊnəs/A genus of colourless, flagellated protozoans, typically found in freshwater environments.nounVery Low
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