bridoon

noun

bri·​doon

brə̇ˈdün

variants or bradoon

brəˈ-

plural -s

1

: a bit resembling a snaffle but without cheekpieces used chiefly with a separate curb

2

: a headstall fitted with a bridoon

Word History

Etymology

French bridon, from bride bridle

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