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poncho
noun pon·cho \ˈpän-(ˌ)chō\
: a piece of clothing that is used as a coat and that is made of a single piece of cloth or plastic with a hole in the middle for a person's head to go through
plural ponchos
Full Definition of PONCHO
1
: a blanket with a slit in the middle so that it can be slipped over the head and worn as a sleeveless garment
2
: a waterproof garment resembling a poncho and having an integral hood
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Origin of PONCHO
American Spanish, from Mapuche
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poncho
noun pon·cho \ˈpän-chō\
plural ponchos
Definition of PONCHO for Kids
: a garment that is like a blanket with a hole in the middle for the head
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