noun
(also ramole)
US A type of long-handled braided whip or quirt attached to a pair of reins, traditionally used in driving cattle. Now frequently attributive.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Perry (Iowa) Daily Chief. From Spanish ramal branch, strand, strip, (in equestrian or animal husbandry use) lash from rama branch, stick + -al.
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