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buckskin

/ˌbəkˈskɪn/

Other forms: buckskins

Definitions of buckskin
  1. noun
    a soft yellowish suede leather originally from deerskin but now usually from sheepskin
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    type of:
    leather
    an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
  2. noun
    horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
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    type of:
    mount, riding horse, saddle horse
    a lightweight horse kept for riding only
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