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poncho

noun pon·cho \ ˈpän-(ˌ)chō \
Updated on: 17 May 2018
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Definition of poncho

plural 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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Origin and Etymology of poncho

American Spanish, from Mapuche

PONCHO Defined for English Language Learners

poncho

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Definition of poncho for English Language Learners

  • : 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

poncho

noun pon·cho \ ˈpän-chō \

Definition of poncho for Students

plural ponchos
: a garment that is like a blanket with a hole in the middle for the head

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