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ranchero

[ ran-chair-oh; Spanish rahn-che-raw ]

noun

, plural ran·che·ros [ran-, chair, -ohz, r, ahn-, che, -, r, aws].
  1. a rancher.


ranchero

/ rɑːnˈtʃɛərəʊ /

noun

  1. another word for rancher


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Word History and Origins

Origin of ranchero1

1820–30; < Spanish, equivalent to ranch ( o ) ranch + -ero < Latin -ārius -ary

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ranchero1

C19: from American Spanish

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Example Sentences

Chile relleno is another meatless meal, served in a mild salsa ranchero redolent of tomatoes.

Instead I ended my journey via motorcycle, traveling from one hacienda and ranchero to the next while sampling the local flavor.

"And there's that infernal coward of a ranchero," cried Coronado, as the runaway sentry sneaked back to the group.

The ranchero quivered, and a smile of joy lit up his bronzed countenance as he leaped on his horse.

The ranchero shrugged his shoulders significantly; White Gazelle gave him one of those profound glances which read the heart.

Bloodson's reputation had been so long established on the prairies that the ranchero must feel affected in his presence.

"Let us hear it," said Bloodson, who had begun to listen with extreme interest to the ranchero's wandering statement.

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