First Known Use: 1832
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lariat
noun lar·i·at \ˈler-ē-ət\
Definition of LARIAT
: a long light rope (as of hemp or leather) used with a running noose to catch livestock or with or without the noose to tether grazing animals : lasso
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Origin of LARIAT
American Spanish la reata the lasso, from Spanish la the + American Spanish reata lasso, from Spanish reatar to tie again, from re- + atar to tie, from Latin aptare to fit — more at adapt
Rhymes with LARIAT
LARIAT Defined for Kids
lariat
noun lar·i·at \ˈler-ē-ət\
Definition of LARIAT for Kids
: a long light rope used to catch livestock or tie up grazing animals
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