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gauchos (pl.)

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buckaroos, cowhands,cowboys, cowpokes, cowpunchers, cowherds, cowgirls, cowmen, herders, vaqueros

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The gauchos, legendary horsemen of the South American pampas, were skilled in herding cattle and engaging in rural pursuits.

Dressed in distinctive garb, gauchos sported wide-brimmed hats, loose trousers known as bombachas, and calfskin boots.

The gauchos' lifestyle and customs, including their love of singing and storytelling, became symbols of Argentine culture.

In the 19th century, gauchos played a significant role in the Argentine independence movement, as they fought as cavalrymen against Spanish forces.