manada

American  

[muh-nah-duh] / məˈnɑ də /

noun

Southwestern U.S.

1. a herd of horses.

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Etymology

Origin of manada

First recorded in 1835–45; from American Spanish, Spanish: “herd, flock, crowd,” perhaps to be identified with Old Spanish manada “handful,” derivative of mano “hand,” from Latin manus

Example Sentences

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manada

Prenda had come to the festival with a group of friends, four men in their mid-20s, who called themselves la manada – the wolf pack.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 23, 2019

Their judgment proved correct; for following the trail but a short distance farther, we came full in sight of the drove, which the vaquero confidently pronounced was the manada we were in search of!

From The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse by Mayne Reid

But the very next week did not the pinto come to steal mares from the bay manada?

From Rebel Spurs by Andre Norton

Each manada had its own range, never trespassing on others, but when they were brought together in the corral there was many a battle royal among the stallions.

From A Texas Matchmaker by Andy Adams

Pasquale reported on his return after dark that the manada were contentedly feeding on their accustomed range within three miles of camp.

From A Texas Matchmaker by Andy Adams