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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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 The pocket is made from chile lavash flatbread and filled with chicken, poblano peppers, green jalapeños, three-chile-pepper cheese, and jalapeño cream cheese. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2025 The mole poblano is an excellent fourth course before a vegan dessert is served. Robin Raven, Forbes, 24 Feb. 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 9 Apr. 2025.

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