Rancho
Pronunciation : Ran"cho
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [Sp., properly, a mess, mess room. Cf. 2d Ranch.]
Definition : 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.
pl. Ranchos.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913