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what is the derivation of rodeo
13:31 Mon 14th May 2012
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Kiki-frog
I think it's possibly from a Spanish verb 'rodear' meaning to go round something, but I'm not sure.
13:47 Mon 14th May 2012
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Wharton
correct Kiki-frog
13:50 Mon 14th May 2012
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dundurn
Round-up - and by extension an exhibition of the skills required to herd, catch and brand cattle.
05:04 Wed 16th May 2012

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