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riata

noun ri·a·ta \rē-ˈa-tə, -ˈä-\

Definition of RIATA

: lariat

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Origin of RIATA

modification of American Spanish reata

First Known Use: 1846

Related to RIATA

Synonyms: lariat, reata, lasso

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

Rhymes with RIATA

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

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