equestrian
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1eques·tri·an

adjective \i-ˈkwes-trē-ən\

Definition of EQUESTRIAN

1
a : of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding <equestrian Olympic events>
b archaic : riding on horseback : mounted
c : representing a person on horseback
2
: of, relating to, or composed of knights

Origin of EQUESTRIAN

Latin equestr-, equester of a horseman, from eques horseman, from equus horse — more at equine
First Known Use: circa 1681

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack

Rhymes with EQUESTRIAN

2equestrian

noun

Definition of EQUESTRIAN

: one who rides on horseback

First Known Use of EQUESTRIAN

1774

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack

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