Poncho
(noun)
- A rectangular piece of cloth with a hole in the center for the head, worn as a cloak in South America and the southwestern United States.
- A waterproof cover for the upper body and head, worn over clothing in bad weather.
Origin:
The word "poncho" comes from the spanish word "poncho", which in turn comes from the mapudungun word "pontho". it is an indigenous word of south america and it is believed to have been used by the mapuche people of chile before the arrival of the spanish in the 16th century. .
Examples:
- He was wearing a red poncho and a wide-brimmed hat.
- The wind was blowing so hard that she had to put on her poncho to keep dry.
- Ponchos are typically made of wool or acrylic fibers.
- The poncho is a traditional garment that is worn in South American countries.
- I saw him in the park, wearing a green poncho, looking like a traveler.