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caracole

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car·​a·​cole | \ ˈker-ə-ˌkōl How to pronounce caracole (audio) , ˈka-rə- \

Definition of caracole

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

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caracole verb

First Known Use of caracole

1614, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for caracole

French, from Spanish caracol snail, spiral stair, caracole

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“Caracole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caracole. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.

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