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Definition of ancho

ancho

/ˈɑːntʃoʊ/
an · cho
Plural:anchos
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ancho Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A dried poblano chili pepper, characterized by a dark red to almost black color, a broad and wrinkled shape, and a mild, sweet, and smoky flavor, widely used in Mexican cuisine.

Example

"The chef toasted and rehydrated the ancho before blending it into the traditional mole sauce."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish 'ancho' (meaning 'broad' or 'wide'), short for 'chile ancho', referring to the wide, flat shape of the dried pepper.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ancho. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ancho
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