horse opera



horse opera

A film or theatrical production about the American West (i.e., a western), especially one that is clichéd or formulaic. My grandfather and I had a tradition of watching old horse operas every Sunday on TV.
See also: horse, opera

horse opera

n. a Western movie. (see also oater.) They’re showing a series of old horse operas at the theater tonight.
See also: horse, opera

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Colby['kəulbi]
Alise (2)-English (Rare)
Bran (2)BRAHNWelsh, Welsh Mythology
ÁLeifr-Ancient Scandinavian
Ignazio-Italian
LenzLENTSGerman