cayuse
noun
a horse, especially an Indian pony.
cayuse
1 American
[kahy-yoos, kahy-oos]
/ kaɪˈjus, ˈkaɪ us /
noun
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Western U.S. a horse, especially an Indian pony.
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Also called cayuse wind. Northwestern U.S. a cold wind blowing from the east.
Cayuse
2
American
[kahy-yoos, kahy-oos]
/ kaɪˈjus, ˈkaɪ us /
noun
Cayuses,
plural
Cayuse
plural
cayuse
British
/ ˈkaɪuːs /
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cayuse
1830–40, named after the Cayuse
Example Sentences
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Other plots involve bandits, guns and an Indigenous tribe, the Cayuse, about to sign a treaty and a rebel faction out to scotch it.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
A variety of Indigenous cultures, including the Molalla, Kalapuya, Tenino, Wasco, Klamath, Northern Paiute and Cayuse, probably used the area for trading, hunting and the collection of plants.
From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2023
Chinook and Cayuse passes have closed for the season after heavy snow and a forecast of more to come, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2023
A foot of snowfall closed Chinook and Cayuse passes in late October.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2022
The Cayuse Indian war of 1847-8 was carried on by the Oregon Provisional Government alone, without assistance from the United States Government.
From Dr. John McLoughlin, the Father of Oregon by Holman, Frederick Van Voorhies
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