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cowpoke

[kou-pohk] / ˈkaʊˌpoʊk /




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One theory is that the moniker emerged from a cowpoke misinterpretation of the Spanish word galón, for braided hat-bands.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 23, 2026

It’s nearly 50 years since Michael Crichton directed “Westworld,” adapted from his novel about a dust-bowl theme park whose chief robot cowpoke turns rogue and begins dueling for real.

From Washington Post Nov. 6, 2020

He showed them his pistols and his rope tricks from the time he was a cowpoke in the West.

From Washington Times Nov. 17, 2018

It’s handled with humor, as when a gunned-down cowpoke sprouts angel’s wings and warbles his way up to heaven.

From Seattle Times Nov. 13, 2018

“Get your cowpoke feet out of my shooting area!”

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye




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