cab·ri·ole
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Definition of cabriole
1
: a ballet leap in which one leg is extended in midair and the other struck against it
2
: a curved furniture leg ending in an ornamental foot
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“Cabriole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cabriole. Accessed 9 May. 2021.
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The first known use of cabriole was circa 1753
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