buckskins

noun

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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
  • The high-quality habitat supports one of the largest herds of pronghorn antelope in Arizona, as well as nesting for western burrowing owls and a potential reintroduction site for the endangered black-footed ferret.
    John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The antelope burger is somewhat of a recent addition.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of antelope
Noun
  • Christmas Eve may be a good time to roast chestnuts on the fire (or maybe toast marshmallows), but Parker Solar Probe scientists have built their spacecraft to avoid getting burned by the sun.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Miami doesn't roast chestnuts for Christmas.
    Martin Vassolo, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of chestnuts
Noun
  • Bibs are aerodynamic, don’t bind in the waist, stay up, and have a chamois to keep your undercarriage from getting chafed.
    Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
  • These subtly slim joggers are the perfect swap for my chamois on the drive back home—soft, stretchy, and stink-resistant, thanks to their 85 percent merino wool construction.
    Lily Ritter, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of chamois
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