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• poncho — (n.) South American cloak, 1717, from Amer.Sp. poncho, from Araucanian (Chile) pontho woolen fabric, perhaps influenced by Sp. poncho (adj.), variant of pocho discolored, faded …   Etymology dictionary

• poncho — [pän′chō] n. pl. ponchos [AmSp < Araucanian, woolen cloth] 1. a cloak like a blanket with a hole in the middle for the head, worn in Spanish America 2. any similar garment, esp. a waterproof one worn as a raincoat …   English World dictionary

• poncho — ponchoed, adj. /pon choh/, n., pl. ponchos. a blanketlike cloak with a hole in the center to admit the head, originating in South America, now often worn as a raincoat. [1710 20; < AmerSp < Araucanian] * * * ▪ clothing       cloak worn by men or… …   Universalium

• poncho — pon|cho [ˈpɔntʃəu US ˈpa:ntʃou] n plural ponchos [Date: 1700 1800; : American Spanish; Origin: Araucanian pontho woolen cloth ] a type of coat consisting of one large piece of cloth, with a hole in the middle for your head …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• Chilote poncho — A Poncho chilote is type of woolen poncho originating from southern Chile and usually associated with Chiloé Archipelago. The Poncho chilote is of simple design, most often it features stripes of white (uncoloured), grey and brown colours. The… …   Wikipedia

• Indios de Mayagüez — This article is about the baseball team. For the basketball team of the same name, see Mayaguez Indians (basketball). Indios de Mayagüez League LBPPR Location Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Ballpark Isidoro García Baseball Sta …   Wikipedia

• gaucho — /gow choh/; Sp. /gow chaw/, n., pl. gauchos / chohz/; Sp. / chaws/. 1. a native cowboy of the South American pampas, usually of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry. 2. gauchos. Also called gaucho pants. wide, calf length trousers for men or women… …   Universalium

• dress — /dres/, n., adj., v., dressed or drest, dressing. n. 1. an outer garment for women and girls, consisting of bodice and skirt in one piece. 2. clothing; apparel; garb: The dress of the 18th century was colorful. 3. formal attire. 4. a particular… …   Universalium

• List of English words from indigenous languages of the Americas — This is a list of English language words borrowed from indigenous languages of the Americas, either directly or through intermediate European languages such as Spanish or French. † indicates a link to a definition of the word. It does not cover… …   Wikipedia

• Chamanto — Chilean businessman and weapon scientist Carlos Cardoen wearing a chamanto and a chupalla sombrero …   Wikipedia

• ruana — noun Etymology: American Spanish, from Spanish, woolen fabric Date: circa 1903 a woolen covering resembling a poncho …   New Collegiate Dictionary