chaparejos
/ˌtʃɑpəˈreɪhoʊs/
noun
- A type of protective leather leggings worn over trousers, typically by cowboys or horse riders to protect the legs from brush, thorns, and weather.
- His chaparejos were scuffed and worn from years of ranch work.
- The cowboy pulled on his chaparejos before riding through the thick mesquite.
- She bought a new pair of chaparejos for the long trail ride across the desert.