RODEO


Meaning of RODEO in English

n. (pl. -os) 1 an exhibition or entertainment involving cowboys' skills in handling animals. 2 an exhibition of other skills, e.g. in motor cycling. 3 a a round-up of cattle on a ranch for branding etc. b an enclosure for this.

[ Sp. f. rodear go round ult. f. L rotare ROTATE(1) ]

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