corral

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1cor·ral

noun \kə-ˈral, -ˈrel\

Definition of CORRAL

1
: a pen or enclosure for confining or capturing livestock
2
: an enclosure made with wagons for defense of an encampment

Examples of CORRAL

  1. <the horses live in our corral, along with a cow>

Origin of CORRAL

Spanish, from Vulgar Latin *currale enclosure for vehicles, from Latin currus cart, from currere to run — more at car
First Known Use: 1582

Other Animal Husbandry Terms

apiary, bantam, calico, girth, hogwash, mast, rut

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