"prairie schooner" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: prairie schooners [plural]
Etymology: From the sail-like appearance of the wagons' covers when traversing tall grass. Head templates: {{en-noun}} prairie schooner (plural prairie schooners)
  1. (historical) A covered wagon, especially one of the relatively light, cheap, and boxy design popular in the United States during the 19th century. Wikipedia link: prairie schooner Tags: historical Categories (topical): Vehicles Related terms: Conestoga wagon
    Sense id: en-prairie_schooner-en-noun-Pzv4LrAn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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