Category:Rancho

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.