caparison
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/kəˈpærɪsən/
decorative covering
Etymology
Etymology Information
'caparison' originates from the Spanish word 'caparazón', which meant 'covering' or 'shell'.
Historical Evolution
'caparazón' transformed into the French word 'caparaçon', and eventually became the modern English word 'caparison'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'covering for a horse', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a decorative covering for a horse or other animal, especially one used in ceremonial occasions.
The knight's horse was adorned with a richly embroidered caparison.
Synonyms
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