First Known Use: 1857
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chili con carne
noun chili con car·ne \ˌchi-lē-ˌkän-ˈkär-nē, -kən-\
Definition of CHILI CON CARNE
: a spiced stew of ground beef and minced chiles or chili powder usually with beans
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Origin of CHILI CON CARNE
American Spanish chile con carne chili with meat
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