poncho
UK: ˈpɒn.tʃəʊ | US: ˈpɑːn.tʃoʊ
Definition
n. a garment made of a large piece of fabric with a central opening for the head, worn as a cloak or outer layer
n. a similar waterproof garment used as rainwear
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Etymology
The word "poncho" entered English via Spanish, borrowed from indigenous South American languages (likely Quechua "pontro" or Mapudungun "poncho"). It originally referred to a woven woolen cloak with a distinctive slit for the head, used by Andean peoples. Spanish colonizers adopted both the garment and its name in the 17th century, which later spread globally during the 19th century as the design was adapted for military and rainwear use.
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