caparisoned
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9.9
- adjective
- /ˈkæpəˌrɪsənd/
- Archaic
- He is riding a white caparisoned charger, with a fine sloping tail, and has one-toe stirrups like those of the other riders depicted.
- caparisoned horse
Examples
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Its carefully laid-out streets had been jammed with coaches, carriages, and wagons, many of them drawn by caparisoned horses.
Fiction book (1994) -
His pale brown horse is finely caparisoned and, like the others in the picture, has an unusually prominent tail.
Academic text (2006) -
She rides on a white caparisoned horse and, like the Abun and the queen, is flanked a little in front by a guard holding a rifle.
Academic text (2006) -
Many visitors enjoy a ride up to this hilltop palace on a caparisoned, painted elephant, passing through the ancient main gate where Maharajas of Jaipur have entered for four hundred years.
Academic text (2009) -
The parade featured a beautifully caparisoned horse that impressed all the spectators with its colorful decorations.
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During the ceremony, a caparisoned horse stood proudly next to the royal entourage, showcasing its ornate saddle and bridle.
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Each caparisoned elephant in the procession was adorned with rich fabrics and jewels, creating a stunning visual display.
Synonyms
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2.7
Covered with small things that make something look more beautiful
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4.0
Having many small decorations like metal points, gems, or lights
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7.1
Decorated with many small shiny pieces like sequins that sparkle in light
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3.9
A thing with decorations like jewels or banners to make it look more beautiful
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9.9
Having a ribbon or cloth ornament on a hat
Wearing a garland or wreath on the head
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Etymology
Caparisoned comes from the old word caparison, which meant a rich cloth put on a horse to 'cover' it for show. So a caparisoned horse is literally 'dressed' in bright, decorative coverings for ceremony or display.