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ancho

Syllabification: (an·cho)
Pronunciation: /ˈanCHō, ˈän-/
(also ancho chili)
Definition of ancho

noun (plural anchos)

  • a large aromatic variety of chili, used (usually dried) in dishes of Mexican origin or style.

Origin:

from Mexican Spanish (chile) ancho 'wide (chili)'

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