Noun: ancho an-chow
- A broad, flat, dried poblano pepper, often ground into a powder and used in Mexican cooking
"She added ancho powder to the chilli for a deep, smoky flavour"
Derived forms: anchos
Type of: chile [US], chili [N. Amer], chili pepper [N. Amer], chilli [Brit], chilli pepper [Brit]
Encyclopedia: Ancho, New Mexico