ancho

English

An ancho

Etymology

From Spanish chile ancho (“wide chile”).

Noun

ancho (plural anchos)

1. A broad, flat, dried poblano pepper, often ground into a powder.
   • 2009 January 30, “Fire-roasted hot chili”:

     Add stock, tomato sauce, beans, roasted red pepper, garlic, paprika, ancho powder, ground chipotles and habaneros, cocoa powder, salt and pepper.

See also

• Poblano on Wikipedia.Wikipedia:Poblano

Anagrams

• nacho

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Old High German

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *ankwô.

Noun

ancho m

1. butter

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Spanish

Etymology

From Latin amplus

Adjective

ancho m (feminine ancha, masculine plural anchos, feminine plural anchas)

1. wide; broad
2. proud

Noun

ancho m (plural anchos)

1. width

Related terms

• anchamente
• anchar
• anchura
• ensanchar
• amplio

Verb

ancho (infinitive anchar)

1. First-person singular (yo) present indicative form of anchar.