Alforja


a saddlebag, especially one made of leather.
a cheek pouch.
Historical Examples

When meal-time arrives, each peasant brings out the alforja, or embroidered wallet, which Sancho Panza kept so well filled.
Things seen in Spain C. Gasquoine Hartley

noun (Southwestern US)
a saddlebag made of leather or canvas

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