quadriga

noun

qua·dri·ga | \kwä-ˈdrē-gə

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plural quadrigae\kwä-ˈdrē-ˌgī

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Definition of quadriga

: a chariot drawn by four horses abreast

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Featuring a quadriga chariot seen from the front, the private work adds a possible female owner interacting with the outside-right horse. — E. A. Carmean, WSJ, "‘The Horse in Ancient Greek Art’ Review: An Ode to the Noble Steed," 20 Sep. 2017

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