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buffalo robe

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A cured bison hide, with the hair left on, used as a blanket or wrap.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US, historical

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  • Navajo: chʼidí — A cured bison hide used as a blanket or wrap
  • Polish: skóra bawola — A cured bison hide used as a blanket or wrap