cowgirl

[ kou-gurl ]

/ ˈkaʊˌgɜrl /

a woman who herds and tends cattle on a ranch, especially in the western U.S., and who traditionally goes about most of her work on horseback.

a woman who exhibits the skills attributed to such cowgirls, especially in rodeos.

Origin of cowgirl

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; cow¹ + girl

cower, cowes, cowfeteria, cowfish, cowflop, cowgirl, cowhage, cowhand, cowherb, cowherd, cowhide

In preparation, she asked Santa for new cowgirl boots and a cowgirl hat this year.

Newtown Victims: Dawn Hochsprung, Vicki Soto & More |Nina Strochlic |December 17, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
After weeks of cleaning, Cowgirl Sea-Horse was finally able to open its bar last week.

Small Businesses Struggle to Survive After Sandy’s Wrath |Eliza Shapiro |November 23, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
But Persis was perfect to the saddle, part of the horse, as fearless and as expert in her smart gear as any cowgirl of the plains.

What Will People Say? |Rupert Hughes
The chrysalis of the cowgirl had burst and this butterfly had emerged.

Frances of the Ranges |Amy Bell Marlowe

On impulse Helen had taken the tone she had with them—had showed them in “that cowgirl” just what they had expected to find.

The Girl from Sunset Ranch |Amy Bell Marlowe
The cowgirl pushed the stout old man's suit-case out of his corner and took his seat.

Poor Folk in Spain |Jan Gordon
That Krishna's nature should be complemented by a cowgirl is not so much as even considered.

The Loves of Krishna in Indian Painting and Poetry |W. G. Archer