A pouch or bag, typically of leather; especially one hung from a horse's saddle. Later also: a saddle cover made from leather or skins, usually with pockets on the sides.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Harper's Magazine. From Spanish mochila.
Definition of mochila in US English:
mochila
(also mochilla)
nounmə(ʊ)ˈtʃiːlə
US
A pouch or bag, typically of leather; especially one hung from a horse's saddle. Later also: a saddle cover made from leather or skins, usually with pockets on the sides.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Harper's Magazine. From Spanish mochila.