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caracole


car·a·cole

noun \ˈka-rə-ˌkōl\

Definition of CARACOLE

: a half turn to right or left executed by a mounted horse
caracole verb

Origin of CARACOLE

French, from Spanish caracol snail, spiral stair, caracole
First Known Use: 1614

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