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

To a large oven-safe skillet or a sauté pan over medium heat, add the oil, onion, and poblanos and season with salt to taste. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

And yes, there are salads, including a Southwest salad with poblano-jalapeno dressing. — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

For his chiles en nogada, Wise sourced hearty, thick-walled poblanos. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

This make-ahead superstar has oodles of flavor thanks to green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile. — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 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