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

McGruff

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.' http://www.whatscookingamerica.net/History/Chili/ChiliIndex.htm May 28 02, 1:11 PM

dendron

con carne literally means 'with meat'. Other words like 'carnivore' and 'carnage' and even 'carnival' also refer to meat. Jun 02 02, 12:11 PM

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