mustang
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈməsˌtæŋ// UK //mˈʌstæŋ// mus·tang
n. a wild horse that lives in the western parts of North America. These animals are famous for being strong, fast, and hard to control.
n. a small, hardy wild horse of the North American plains, descended from stock introduced by the Spanish. Often used to describe feral populations rather than truly wild species.
A wild mustang ran across the open field.
The photographer spent weeks in the desert trying to capture images of a mustang herd in its natural habitat.
While the mustang is an iconic symbol of the American West, its presence on public lands remains a subject of intense debate between conservationists and local ranchers.
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mestengo, from Old Spanish mesteño (“feral animal”) or mestengo (“feral animal”).