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ancho

an·cho
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahn-choh, an-]
    • /ˈɑn tʃoʊ, ˈæn-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahn-choh, an-]
    • /ˈɑn tʃoʊ, ˈæn-/

Definitions of ancho word

  • noun ancho a Poblano chilli pepper that has been dried and turned a dark-red or black colour 3
  • noun plural ancho a dried poblano chili pepper. 1
  • noun ancho A large aromatic variety of chili, used (usually dried) in dishes of Mexican origin or style. 1
  • noun ancho A broad, flat, dried poblano pepper, often ground into a powder. 0

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Origin of ancho

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; < Mexican Spanish chile ancho “wide chili” < Latin amplus “full, wide”; see chili

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Parts of speech for Ancho

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ancho popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

ancho usage trend in Literature

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