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Meaning of chile ancho in English:

chile ancho

noun

(also chili ancho)
US

  • A dried poblano chilli pepper, used especially in Mexican and Mexican-style cookery. Also (occasionally): a fresh poblano pepper.

Pronunciation

chile ancho

/ˌtʃɪlɪ ˈɑːn(t)ʃəʊ/ /ˌtʃɪlɪ ˈan(t)ʃəʊ/

Origin

Early 20th century. From Mexican Spanish chile ancho wide chilli, in allusion to its shape.