"cowpuncher" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cowpunchers [plural]
Etymology: From cow + puncher. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cow|puncher}} cow + puncher Head templates: {{en-noun}} cowpuncher (plural cowpunchers)
  1. (informal) A cowboy Tags: informal Categories (topical): Occupations Synonyms: cow-puncher
    Sense id: en-cowpuncher-en-noun-Kaph06YY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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