Chisholm Trail

geographical name

Chis·​holm Trail ˈchi-zəm How to pronounce Chisholm Trail (audio)
pioneer cattle trail between San Antonio (Texas) and Abilene (in east central Kansas) that was used especially in 1866–85

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“Chisholm Trail.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chisholm%20Trail. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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