poblano

noun

po·​bla·​no pō-ˈblä-nō How to pronounce poblano (audio)
plural poblanos
: a large usually mild heart-shaped chili pepper especially when fresh and dark green compare ancho

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These thick, pourable sauces come in many forms—mole negro, mole verde, mole poblano, and more—each of which includes a different mix of ingredients and has a varying flavor profile. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025 Add onion, poblano, and remaining chili ingredients: Add onion and poblano chile; cook over medium-high, stirring often, until tender, about 6 minutes. Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025 Known for mole poblano, James Beard award finalist chef Maria Meza works along with her two sons, general manager Joaquin and bar manager, Marco. Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 Chicken Fajita Taco Last seen on the menu in the early 2000s, the Chicken Fajita Taco is made with chicken breast tucked in a soft flour tortilla, and toasted with red peppers, poblano and charred onions. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for poblano 

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish (chile) poblano, literally, chili pepper of Puebla (Mexico)

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poblano was in 1950

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“Poblano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poblano. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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