quadriga

noun qua·dri·ga \ kwä-ˈdrē-gə \

Definition of quadriga

plural quadrigae play \kwä-ˈdrē-ˌgī\

: 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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Origin and Etymology of quadriga

Latin, singular of quadrigae team of four, contraction of quadrijugae, feminine plural of quadrijugus yoked four abreast, from quadri- + jungere to yoke, join — more at yoke

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First Known Use: circa 1741

in the meaning defined above

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