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cariole

noun
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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