ancho

noun

an·​cho ˈän-chō 

plural anchos

: a poblano chili pepper especially when mature and dried to a reddish black compare poblano

Examples of ancho in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s rimmed with a housemade spice salt made with ancho and guajillo chiles. — Anthony Todd, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Some of you enjoy turning them into completely new dishes, stuffing them into ancho peppers or making Polish beet soup just to use up your fridge's odds and ends. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 6 July 2026

In a small bowl, mix together the ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, sweetener, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026

For a milder alternative, try ancho chili powder. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

American Spanish (chile) ancho, literally, wide chili

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ancho

• rancho