poblano

noun

po·​bla·​no pō-ˈblä-nō 

plural poblanos

: a large usually mild heart-shaped chili pepper especially when fresh and dark green compare ancho

Examples of poblano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When the grill is hot, add the corn, poblano and the tomatillos. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

In the produce section, large bins held tomatillos, poblano peppers, Indian eggplants, dragon fruit, kumquats, coconuts, fava beans and giant king oyster mushrooms. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2026

Rajas with Corn Tacos Rajas is a classic Mexican taco filling made of charred poblano peppers steeped in seasoned cream. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026

Ancho Reyes Verde, a poblano liqueur, steps in for the usual Triple Sec, adding subtle heat that keeps the drink from veering too sweet. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for poblano

• chicano
• hispano
• serrano
• solano
• soprano
• americano
• castellano
• cebuano
• mexicano
• llano
• mano