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ran⋅cho

[ran-choh, rahn-; Sp. rahn-chaw]
–noun, plural -chos [-chohz; Sp. -chaws] .
1. a ranch.
2. a hut or collection of huts for herders, laborers, or travelers.

Origin:
1800–10, Americanism; < AmerSp: small farm, camp (Sp: camp) < OSp rancharse to lodge, be billeted < MF (se) ranger to be arranged, be installed; see range
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ran·cho   (rān'chō)   
n.   pl. ran·chos Southwestern U.S.
  1. A hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers.

  2. A ranch.


[American Spanish, small ranch; see ranch.]
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