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cariole

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car·​i·​ole
variants: or carriole \ ˈkarēˌōl \
plural -s

Definition of cariole

1 : a light four-wheel open or covered one-horse carriage
2 : a light covered cart
3 : a dog-drawn toboggan

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History and Etymology for cariole

French carriole, from Old Provençal carriola small two-wheeled carriage, diminutive of carri chariot, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin carrium, from Latin carrus vehicle

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“Cariole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cariole. Accessed 28 Mar. 2020.

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