(n)local names for a cowboy (`vaquero' is used especially in southwestern and central Texas and `buckaroo' is used especially in California), Syn.buckaroo, buckeroo
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
‖n. [ Sp., cowherd, fr. vaca a cow, L. vacca. Cf. Vacher. ] One who has charge of cattle, horses, etc.; a herdsman; a cowboy. [ Southwestern U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]