chaparajos
/ˌtʃæpəˈreɪhoʊz/
noun
- Thick leather leggings worn by cowboys to protect their legs while riding through brush.
- Chaparajos are essential gear for ranchers working in rough terrain.
- He bought a new pair of chaparajos made from sturdy cowhide.
- The cowboy put on his chaparajos before riding into the thorny brush.