"buffalo robe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: buffalo robes [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} buffalo robe (plural buffalo robes)
  1. (US, historical) A cured bison hide, with the hair left on, used as a blanket or wrap. Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): Clothing Translations (A cured bison hide used as a blanket or wrap): chʼidí (Navajo)

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