ancho
noun
an·cho ˈän-chō 
plural anchos
: a poblano chili pepper especially when mature and dried to a reddish black compare poblano
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web An ancho chile torte and horchata bread pudding are the dessert choices. 
Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Aleppo pepper, an ancho-like crushed chile, can substitute for Turkish pepper. San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2022 The ancho chile, rehydrated in a piloncillo syrup and filled with a semi-frozen chocolate mousse, is not to be missed. Bon Appétit, 3 May 2022 Chopped scallions, shredded Jack cheese and sour cream, for topping Directions Tear ancho chiles into pieces, discarding seeds and stems. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 25 Feb. 2022 Add the ancho chiles, chiles de arbol, garlic, walnuts, pistachios and pine nuts, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly browned and the mixture is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022 Place the ancho and chipotle chiles in a blender, along with 1⁄2 cup of their cooking liquid. Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021 There’s no sacrificing flavor here with ancho, guajillo, pasilla and árbol chiles marrying with the meaty mushrooms for a satisfying bite. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021 Dessert includes an ancho chile torte and horchata bread pudding. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2021 See More
Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022 Aleppo pepper, an ancho-like crushed chile, can substitute for Turkish pepper. San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2022 The ancho chile, rehydrated in a piloncillo syrup and filled with a semi-frozen chocolate mousse, is not to be missed. Bon Appétit, 3 May 2022 Chopped scallions, shredded Jack cheese and sour cream, for topping Directions Tear ancho chiles into pieces, discarding seeds and stems. Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, 25 Feb. 2022 Add the ancho chiles, chiles de arbol, garlic, walnuts, pistachios and pine nuts, and cook, stirring, until the garlic is lightly browned and the mixture is fragrant, about 5 minutes. Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2022 Place the ancho and chipotle chiles in a blender, along with 1⁄2 cup of their cooking liquid. Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021 There’s no sacrificing flavor here with ancho, guajillo, pasilla and árbol chiles marrying with the meaty mushrooms for a satisfying bite. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021 Dessert includes an ancho chile torte and horchata bread pudding. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
American Spanish (chile) ancho, literally, wide chili
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined above