Synonyms for gaucho


Grammar : Noun
Spell : gou-choh; Spanish gou-chaw
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgaʊ tʃoʊ; Spanish ˈgaʊ tʃɔ

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Définition of gaucho

Origin :
  • 1824, from Spanish, probably from a native South American language, cf. Araucanian cauchu "wanderer."
  • As in rider : noun equestrian; commuter
  • As in herdsman : noun shepherd
  • As in horseman : noun rider
  • As in rancher : noun ranch owner
  • As in rancher : noun person who works a ranch
  • As in cowboy : noun mounted cattle hand
Example sentences :
  • A mounted Gaucho rides on either side of him, to keep him straight.
  • Extract from : « The Western World » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • The emphasis on the “him” points to some one not yet mentioned, but whom the gaucho has in his mind.
  • Extract from : « Gaspar the Gaucho » by Mayne Reid
  • Saying this, the gaucho relapses into silence, the others also ceasing to converse.
  • Extract from : « Gaspar the Gaucho » by Mayne Reid
  • And communicating this to the gaucho, he holds their horses while they return to search for them.
  • Extract from : « Gaspar the Gaucho » by Mayne Reid
  • Notwithstanding all this, Gaspar the gaucho is not to be baulked in his design.
  • Extract from : « Gaspar the Gaucho » by Mayne Reid
  • The gaucho has no thought of so appealing, any more than either of the others.
  • Extract from : « Gaspar the Gaucho » by Mayne Reid
  • But again the gaucho, no: greatly given to sentiment, objects.
  • Extract from : « Gaspar the Gaucho » by Mayne Reid
  • In the midst of this elemental war the party reached the Gaucho huts.
  • Extract from : « The Rover of the Andes » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • The Gaucho chief—if we may so style him—presented his musket and pulled the trigger.
  • Extract from : « The Rover of the Andes » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • If aunt desired to feast her eyes on the Gaucho malo she had now a chance.
  • Extract from : « Our Home in the Silver West » by Gordon Stables
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