a tough, twilled cotton cloth used for uniforms, sports clothes, etc.
Usually chinos trousers made of this material.
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; of uncertain origin
From Mexican Spanish; further etymology disputed
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Now the question is whether LaVar Ball, the father of the Ball brothers who Baik worked with at Chino Hills in sometimes much-publicized ways, will make an appearance in the Calabasas gym.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The fire has the potential to spread to 200 acres and is burning north, threatening structures, Chino Valley Fire reported shortly before 8 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Evacuation warnings were also lifted for Olinda Village and Hollydale, and an evacuation center at the Chino Hills Community Center was closed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Etiwanda 12, Chino Hills 11: Derick Kim hit a walk-off, two-run double in the bottom of the eighth inning for Etiwanda.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
“Trouble in paradise, Chino? Why don’t you want Blanca to—” “Fine, I owe you.”
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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