poblano
noun
po·bla·no
pō-ˈblä-nō 
plural poblanos
: a large usually mild heart-shaped chili pepper especially when fresh and dark green compare ancho
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The idea of poblano pepper rigatoni with a vegetarian bolognese would have been better with more punch to the peppers and seasoning.
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Of course, most Americans don't associate Cinco de Mayo with mole poblano, but rather alcohol.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Swapping onions for poblano peppers is a genius smash burger move.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Ease into the fire People new to spicy food should start with mild chili peppers like poblanos.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
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John Mariani, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Of course, most Americans don't associate Cinco de Mayo with mole poblano, but rather alcohol.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Swapping onions for poblano peppers is a genius smash burger move.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
Ease into the fire People new to spicy food should start with mild chili peppers like poblanos.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for poblano
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“Poblano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poblano. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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