cayuse
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- noun
- /ˈkaɪjuːs/
- Archaic
:
caballito
- She chose a sturdy cayuse for the long trail ride, knowing it was well-suited for the rugged terrain.
Examples
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Well, I started to, but a few miles out of town I run into a lady riding this here cayuse.
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The rancher proudly rode his cayuse across the open plains, showcasing the horse's agility and endurance.
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But these here cayuses keep eating their heads off whether they're working or not.
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An old cayuse and a coyote's wail With nothin' to do
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♪ On my cayuse, let me wander over yonder
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During the rodeo, he demonstrated impressive skills on his quick cayuse, impressing everyone in attendance.
Synonyms
A small strong horse used for riding by Native American people on the plains
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Etymology
The word cayuse comes from the name of the Native Cayuse people of western North America, who were known for small, tough horses, and people began to use their name for the animals. So, a cayuse today means a 'small, hardy horse', much like a pony used on a ranch.