Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cabeza-de-vaca
noun
/kæˈbeɪzə dɛ ˈvɑːkə/
Definition
A historical term referring to a head of cattle, particularly in the context of animal husbandry or agriculture.
Examples
- During the cattle drive, they had to keep an eye on the cabeza-de-vaca to ensure none got lost.
- The term cabeza-de-vaca was often used as a metaphor in discussions about leadership.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it may refer to a person who is perceived as lacking common sense or wisdom, derived from the literal translation.
Synonyms
- cattle
- livestock
- fool
- scatterbrain
