CAPARISON | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Caparison

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 16th century: from obsolete French caparasson, from Spanish caparazón ‘saddlecloth’, from capa ‘hood’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kəˈparɪs(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an ornamental covering spread over a horse's saddle or harness.

Short Definition:

ornamental covering spread over horse's saddle or harness

Word: Caparison

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kəˈparɪs(ə)n
Dialects: British English
Definition:

(of a horse) be decked out in rich decorative coverings

Short Definition:

(of horse) be decked out in rich decorative coverings

Examples:
  • his horse was caparisoned with coloured ribbons

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