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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Swap a green bell pepper with a poblano or jalapeno for a spicier kick! The Know, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 Green enchilada sauce and poblanos add heat, while mashed white beans thicken the broth without dairy. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025 The liquor is made with poblano peppers, creating that zippy experience, just like waves that can pull you under. Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 8 Aug. 2025 The pork belly tacos are served with mole poblano, cilantro, tomatoes, pickled onions, radishes, serrano peppers, Chihuahua cheese, and chipotle mayo, a treat from Mexico. Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 31 July 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 17 Sep. 2025.

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