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Ranchos

Rancho \Ran"cho\ (r[a^]n"ch[-o]), n.; pl. Ranchos (r[a^]n"ch[=o]z). [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.

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ranchos

n. (plural of rancho English)