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Doesn't sound it, but it's hot (6)

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I believe the answer is:

chilli

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This could be a double definition.

'doesn't sound' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

'it but it's hot' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for chilli that I've seen before include "Hot-tasting red pepper used as relish" , "Mexican dish" , "Hot-tasting dried pod used as relish or seasoning" , "Type of capsicum" , "sort of powder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Irish News.
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