poncho

Meanings

• noun

  A type of outer garment, typically large and loose, with a hole in the center for the head and sometimes also for the arms.

  - "She wore a colorful poncho over her sweater."
  - "The poncho kept him warm during the cold hike."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɑn.tʃoʊ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with poncho
donkey , pony , concho , ponchocho

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Variants

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poncho , ponchos

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Etymology

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Originally from the Quechua word 'poncho', meaning 'cloak' or 'covering'.

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Trivia

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1. The poncho was traditionally made from alpaca or llama wool.

2. The first ponchos were worn by the Inca civilization in South America around 1400 AD.

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Related Concepts

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1. shawl: A type of fabric worn around the shoulders, similar to a poncho but usually smaller and without a hole for the head.

2. cape: A garment that covers the body from the neck down, leaving the arms free.

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Culture

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In South American cultures, the poncho is a traditional garment worn as a symbol of indigenous heritage. It has been featured in literature, such as Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude', and in art, including the works of Frida Kahlo.

How to Memorize "poncho"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, loose-fitting garment with a hole for the head and sometimes arms. Visualize the material being thick and warm.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'poncho' with the image of a warm, colorful garment worn by indigenous people in South America.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'poncho' as 'POncho NeeCho', where 'NeeCho' stands for 'Native American Ethnic Clothing Option'.

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