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English word origin

Etymology of rodeo

From Spanish rodeo, from rodear (“to surround”), which refers to a cattle roundup.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A gathering of cattle to be branded. · A North American sport involving skills with horses, cows and other livestock. · An entertainment event associated with the sport.

verb

To perform in a rodeo show.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From Spanish rodeo, from rodear (“to surround”), which refers to a cattle roundup.

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