Definition of poncho
ponchos
1 : a blanket with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped over the head and worn as a sleeveless garment
2 : a waterproof garment resembling a poncho and having an integral hood
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Brown and his peers are willing to utter the unspeakable truth: Hemp ponchos and vegan sandals are butt-ugly, and most people who wear them look ridiculous.
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Origin and Etymology of poncho
American Spanish, from Mapuche
PONCHO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of poncho for English Language Learners
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: a piece of clothing that is used as a coat and that is made of a single piece of cloth or plastic with a hole in the middle for a person's head to go through
PONCHO Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of poncho for Students
ponchos
: a garment that is like a blanket with a hole in the middle for the head
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