A hot dog topped with chili sauce, often served with cheese and onions as a popular American fast-food dish.
A compound of 'chili' (from Nahuatl 'chilli', the pepper) and 'dog' (the food item). The combination became popular in American diners in the early 20th century, particularly in regions like Cincinnati and Detroit.
Cincinnati-style chili is completely different from Texas chili—it has cinnamon and chocolate in it! The chili dog craze is partly why different American cities have fierce rivalries over whose chili recipe is best.
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