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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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