poncho
Americannoun
plural
ponchosnoun
Other Word Forms
- ponchoed adjective
Etymology
Origin of poncho
First recorded in 1710–20; from Latin American Spanish: further origin uncertain; perhaps from Araucanian pontho “woolen fabric”; perhaps from Old Spanish poncho “a mantle or cloak”; perhaps a back formation from ponchón “lazy, sluggish”; perhaps an alteration of unrecorded pochón, an augmentative of pocho “pale, faded,” and probably akin to pachón “phlegmatic, sluggish”
Example Sentences
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The fugu, also known as batakari, is a traditional northern Ghanaian top made from hand‑woven, narrow strips of thick cotton fabric stitched together to form a structured, poncho‑style garment.
From BBC
Finally he pulled out the two rain ponchos and handed one to each of the girls.
From Literature
Unlike his bandmates in the Dead, Weir had a long-running interest in personal style, and frequently opted for tucked-in button-down shirts, western wear and polo shirts instead of tie-dye and ponchos.
From Los Angeles Times
Those who did attend used umbrellas, ponchos and awnings to protect themselves from the downpour.
From Los Angeles Times
Wear a rain rain jacket or poncho instead.
From Los Angeles Times
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