caparison

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1ca·par·i·son

noun \kə-ˈper-ə-sən, -ˈpa-rə-\

Definition of CAPARISON

1
a : an ornamental covering for a horse b : decorative trappings and harness
2
: rich clothing : adornment

Examples of CAPARISON

  1. <attended the masquerade ball in the caparison of an Indian maharaja>
  2. <horses dressed in Old-West caparison for the parade>

Origin of CAPARISON

Middle French caparaçon, from Old Spanish caparazón
First Known Use: 1579

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