cow-print chaps
Please, help me to understand the full meaning of this sentence.

A man in cow-print chaps and spurs nodded his Stetson to her.

I guess the "cow-print chaps" means something like brown cowboys' trousers or something? What is the "cow-print chaps"?

Thank you.

Question

cow-print chaps
Please, help me to understand the full meaning of this sentence.

A man in cow-print chaps and spurs nodded his Stetson to her.

I guess the "cow-print chaps" means something like brown cowboys' trousers or something? What is the "cow-print chaps"?

Thank you.

Answer

Chaps go over a cowboy's trousers to provide further protection when riding a horse. Cow-print means they look like a cow's hide, probably white with large black spots.

The model here is wearing cow-print chaps: http://www.amazon.com/Forum-Novelties-Inc-Glamour-Cowgirl/dp/B0046O2GLC/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_0

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