Chisholm Trail
geographical name
Chis·holm Trail
ˈchi-zəm 
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 2 Dec. 2025.
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