Definitions

1. noun

A wild horse, especially one that has escaped or been released from domestication.

“The cowboys had to navigate through the herd of cayuses to reach the injured rider.”

2. noun

A breed of horse, especially one originating from the Cayuse people of the Pacific Northwest.

“The owner of the ranch was known for his prized Cayuse stallion.”

3. verb

To ride or manage a cayuse, especially in a rough or unmanageable manner.

“The cowboy cayused his horse through the muddy terrain without hesitation.”