romal

1 of 2

noun

ro·​mal

rəˈmal

plural -s

: a thong usually braided and divided into two lashes and attached to the saddle or reins for use as a quirt

romal

2 of 2

variant of rumal

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modification of Mexican Spanish ramal, from Spanish strand of rope, from rama branch

First Known Use

Noun

1904, in the meaning defined above

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