What do the words con carne mean as in chile con carne?

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What do the words con carne mean as in chile con carne?

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Last updated Jun 09 2021.

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dendron
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con carne literally means 'with meat'. Other words like 'carnivore' and 'carnage' and even 'carnival' also refer to meat.

Jun 02 2002, 11:11 AM

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DEFINITION - Chili is a stew-like soup made entirely with meat, chiles, or chili powder (or both) and according to what region of the United States that you live in, it can also include beans. 'Con carne' means 'with meat.'

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili_con_carne

Response last updated by satguru on Jun 09 2021.
May 28 2002, 12:11 PM

What do the words con carne mean as in chile con carne?

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