'Rancho' definitions:

Definition of 'Rancho'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A large grazing farm where horses and cattle are raised; -- distinguished from hacienda, a cultivated farm or plantation. [Mexico & California] --Bartlett. [1913 Webster]