poblano

noun

po·​bla·​no pō-ˈblä-nō How to pronounce poblano (audio)
plural poblanos
: a large usually mild heart-shaped chili pepper especially when fresh and dark green compare ancho

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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 Stir in onion and poblanos, and cook over medium-high, stirring often, until peppers are softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for poblano

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish (chile) poblano, literally, chili pepper of Puebla (Mexico)

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poblano was in 1950

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“Poblano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poblano. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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