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
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Add onion, poblanos, and serrano; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 6 minutes.
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
First, the waiters bring out a tray of poblano peppers topped with a green, white and red bow.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
This hearty green chili gets a warming kick from jalapeno and poblano peppers and tangy tomatillos.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Roasted poblanos add a smoky heat, and it’s best eaten right away with warm tortillas.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
First, the waiters bring out a tray of poblano peppers topped with a green, white and red bow.
—Eyder Peralta, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
This hearty green chili gets a warming kick from jalapeno and poblano peppers and tangy tomatillos.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
Roasted poblanos add a smoky heat, and it’s best eaten right away with warm tortillas.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for poblano
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“Poblano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poblano. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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