cow pony

noun

: an agile saddle horse trained for herding cattle

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cow pony was in 1874

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“Cow pony.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cow%20pony. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cow pony

noun
: a strong and active saddle horse trained for herding cattle

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