From what language does lariat come?

Answer 1

The word lariat is derived from the Spanish la reata.

Lariat. In Oxford English Dictionary (n.d.).Retrieved from http://dictionary.oed.com

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Answer 2

The word lariat originates from the Spanish language. It derives from the Spanish word "la reata," which means "the rope" or "the lasso." The term is commonly used in cowboy and Western culture to refer to a looped rope used for capturing or tethering livestock.