1. a dried poblano chili pepper, dark reddish-brown in color, used in Mexican cuisine
Usage: Spanish origin; commonly used in English culinary contexts

1. made with or flavored by ancho peppers
Usage: used in culinary descriptions

Examples

• The mole sauce was enriched with ground ancho peppers.
• She bought ancho chiles at the Mexican market for her recipe.
• The ancho seasoning gave the dish a deep, smoky flavor.
• Ancho peppers are milder than many other dried chili varieties.
• He prepared an ancho-rubbed pork shoulder for the dinner party.