poncho
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pon·cho

noun \ˈpän-(ˌ)chō\
plural ponchos

Definition of PONCHO

1
: a blanket with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped over the head and worn as a sleeveless garment
2
: a waterproof garment resembling a poncho and having an integral hood

Origin of PONCHO

American Spanish, from Mapuche
First Known Use: 1717

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