buckskins

noun

Definition of buckskinsnext
plural of buckskin
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as in deerskins

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as in blacks

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  1. antelope
  2. chestnuts
  3. chamois
Noun
  • In some cases, interstates have kept mammal populations (like antelope, deer and elk) divided since the 1950s or 1960s when many national highways were first built.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Tenderloins are a great reward after putting in all the hard work of harvesting your first deer, antelope, or elk.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • The small mountains in the center of Portugal are covered in verdant holm and cork oaks, shaded by chestnuts and pines and crisscrossed with hiking trails.
    Ann Abel, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
  • Chow down on seasonal treats like roasted chestnuts and warm vin brulé while admiring the city's timeless beauty under the warm glow of Christmas lights.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of chestnuts
Noun
  • Get Some Bibs Photograph: Pearl Izumi Diehards like to show their grit by riding in cutoff shorts with no protective chamois.
    Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
  • This is then gently buffed in using a chamois (a natural leather) tool.
    Tori Crowther, refinery29.com, 12 July 2024
Definition of chamois
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