RANCHO

Etymology

Noun

rancho (plural ranchos or ranchoes)

(US, regional) A simple hut, as of posts, covered with branches or thatch, where herdsmen or farm workers may lodge at night.

(US, regional) A large grazing farm where horses and cattle are raised; distinguished from hacienda, a cultivated farm or plantation.

Anagrams

• Anchor, Charon, anchor, archon, noarch

Source: Wiktionary


Ran"cho, n.; pl. Ranchos. Etym: [Sp., properly, a mess, mess room. Cf. 2d Ranch.]

1. A rude hut, as of posts, covered with branches or thatch, where herdsmen or farm laborers may live or lodge at night.

2. A large grazing farm where horses and cattle are raised; -- distinguished from hacienda, a cultivated farm or plantation. [Mexico & California] Bartlett.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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