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prairie schooner

noun

Definition of prairie schooner

: a covered wagon used by pioneers in cross-country travel — called also prairie wagon

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1837

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PRAIRIE SCHOONER Defined for Kids

prairie schooner

noun

Definition of prairie schooner for Students

: a long covered wagon used by pioneers to cross the prairies

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