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

Question #19425. Asked by neil.
Last updated Jun 09 2021.

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McGruff
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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.' link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili_con_carne
Response last updated by satguru on Jun 09 2021.
May 28 2002, 12:11 PM
dendron
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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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