Definitions for poncho
ˈpɒn tʃoʊpon·cho

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ponchonoun

   a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ponchonoun

   A simple garment, made from a rectangle of cloth, with a slit in the middle for the head.

2. ponchonoun

   A similar waterproof garment, with a hood.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poncho

   A poncho (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpontʃo]; Quechua: punchu; Mapudungun: pontro; "blanket", "woolen fabric") is an outer garment designed to keep the body warm. A rain poncho is made from a watertight material designed to keep the body dry from the rain. Ponchos have been used by the Native American peoples of the Andes, Valley of Mexico and Patagonia since pre-Hispanic times, from places now under the territory of Mexico, Ecuador, Colombia, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela, and Argentina and are now considered typical American garments.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. poncho

   A poncho is a piece of clothing, often made of a thick, woolly material, that is typically designed to keep the body warm in cold weather. It is usually sleeveless and has a hole in the middle for the head, with the rest of the material hanging loosely over the shoulders and body. Some are water-resistant and used as rainwear.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Ponchonoun

   a kind of cloak worn by the Spanish Americans, having the form of a blanket, with a slit in the middle for the head to pass through. A kind of poncho made of rubber or painted cloth is used by the mounted troops in the United States service

2. Ponchonoun

   a trade name for camlets, or stout worsteds

3. Etymology: [Sp.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poncho

   A poncho, punchu in Quechua is an outer garment designed to keep the body warm or, if made from a watertight material, to keep dry during rain. Ponchos have been used by the Native American peoples of the Andes since pre-Hispanic times and are now considered typical South American garments.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poncho

   pon′chō, n. a cloak worn by South American Indians, a blanket with a hole in the middle for the head: camlet or strong worsted.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Poncho

   a kind of cloak or shawl, of woollen or alpaca cloth, oblong in shape, with a slit in the centre, through which the wearer passes his head, allowing the folds to cover his shoulders and arms to the elbows, and to fall down before and behind; worn by the native men in Chili and Argentina. Ponchos of waterproof are used by the United States cavalry.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. poncho

   A blanket with a hole in the centre, large enough for the head to pass through, worn by natives of South and Western America.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. poncho

   A Spanish-American garment, consisting of a piece of woolen cloth, 5 to 7 feet long, 3 to 4 feet broad, having in the middle a slit through which the wearer passes his head, so that the poncho rests upon the shoulders and hangs down before and behind. In the U. S. army mounted troops are issued a waterproof poncho, consisting of painted cotton or rubber cloth.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PONCHO

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Poncho is ranked #55962 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Poncho surname appeared 366 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Poncho.
   
   76.7% or 281 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
   12.5% or 46 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   6.5% or 24 total occurrences were White.
   3.2% or 12 total occurrences were of two or more races.

Matched Categories

1. • Cloak

How to pronounce poncho?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say poncho in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of poncho in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of poncho in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of poncho in a Sentence

1. Reba McEntire:

   When Poncho got wind of the picture of Rex and me with Mr. Pecker, he got his feelings hurt, so here is Poncho.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=poncho
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Poncho
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poncho
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poncho
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=poncho
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=poncho
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Poncho
9. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=poncho
10. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
    https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
11. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
    https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html