horse-opera

A form of horse opera — A theatrical production, film, or program on radio or television depicting adventures of characters in the American Old West; a western.

Meanings

nounhorse-opera (plural horse-operas)

plural horse-operas

  1. alternativeAlternative form of horse opera.
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