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reata

noun re·ata \rē-ˈa-tə, -ˈä-\

Definition of REATA

: lariat

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Origin of REATA

American Spanish — more at lariat

First Known Use: 1846

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Synonyms: lariat, lasso, riata

Rhymes with REATA

balata, cantata, errata, fermata, frittata, Maratha, pro rata, regatta, ricotta, sonata, Sorata, toccata

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