romal
1 of 2noun
ro·mal
rəˈmal
plural -s
: a thong usually braided and divided into two lashes and attached to the saddle or reins for use as a quirt
romal
2 of 2variant of rumal
Word History
Etymology
Noun
modification of Mexican Spanish ramal, from Spanish strand of rope, from rama branch
First Known Use
Noun
1904, in the meaning defined above