poncho
Poncho (noun) means a simple cloak made from a piece of cloth with a hole for the head, worn over the shoulders. Example: “She wrapped herself in a woolen poncho against the mountain chill.”
How to use poncho
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA blanket-like cloak with a head-hole, worn as clothing or as rain protection.
Word forms
ponchos plural, ponchoes plural
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She wrapped herself in a woolen _____ against the mountain chill.
Etymology
From Spanish poncho, itself from Quechua punchu, the traditional South American garment.
Rhymes for poncho
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What does “poncho” mean?
The word “poncho” means a simple cloak made from a piece of cloth with a hole for the head, worn over the shoulders. In plain terms, a blanket-like cloak with a head-hole, worn as clothing or as rain protection.
How do you pronounce “poncho”?
“Poncho” is pronounced PON-choh (/ˈpɑn.t͡ʃoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “poncho” in a sentence?
Here is “poncho” used in a sentence: “She wrapped herself in a woolen poncho against the mountain chill.”
What part of speech is “poncho”?
“Poncho” is a noun.
Where does the word “poncho” come from?
The word “poncho” comes from Spanish. From Spanish poncho, itself from Quechua punchu, the traditional South American garment.
How many meanings does “poncho” have?
“Poncho” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a simple cloak made from a piece of cloth with a hole for the head, worn over the shoulders.
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