Poblano
//pəˈblɑːnəʊ// name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A mild green chile pepper native to Mexico; when dried, the chilis are called anchos or chiles anchos (“wide chilis”).
"In our times of popular gourmetism, the Anaheim chili is easy to find year round in the supermarket, but the poblano remains seasonal in spring and fall."
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname from Spanish.
Example
More examples"I don't like poblano peppers; they're too spicy for me."
Etymology
Etymology 1
Borrowed from Spanish poblano.
Etymology 2
Borrowed from Spanish Poblano.
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