romal
/rəˈmal/(also ramole, ramal) US (chiefly south-western )
noun
A type of long-handled braided whip or quirt attached to a pair of reins, traditionally used in driving cattle. Now frequently attributive.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Perry (Iowa) Daily Chief. From Spanish ramal branch, strand, strip, (in equestrian or animal husbandry use) lash from rama branch, stick + -al.