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gauchos

/ˈɡaʊtʃoʊz/
gau · chos
Plural:gauchos
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• noun

1

Mounted cattle herders and horsemen of the South American pampas, particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil, often of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry.

Example

"The gauchos spent weeks riding across the vast grassy plains to round up the scattered cattle."

2

Wide-legged, calf-length trousers styled after the traditional baggy riding pants worn by South American horsemen.

Example

"She paired her linen blouse with comfortable black gauchos and leather sandals for the afternoon event."

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• Nearby Words

gatineau
gator
gaucho
gauchos
gaudily
gaudiness
gaudy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from South American Spanish 'gaucho', likely derived from Quechua 'huachu' (orphan or vagabond) or Mapudungun 'cauchu' (wanderer).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gauchos. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gauchos
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