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

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet and add the scallion whites, poblano, jalapeño, garlic, tomatillos and salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until the scallions are just starting to brown and the tomatillos begin to break down, about 5 minutes. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 6 May 2025

What to eat: The poblano de queso ($17), a vegetarian version of the Chile relleno. —Megan Stringer, Axios, 14 Mar. 2025

Flavors like green enchilada sauce and a poblano chile pack some spice. —Josh Miller, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025

But nestled next to those options include creative entrees like clams dunked in a complex birria broth, salmon made with poblano pasta and fresh seafood options, like a tuna and hamachi crudito and raw oysters featuring a passion fruit mignonette. —Zachery Eanes, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025

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