caparison
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A decorated cloth placed over a horse for parades or ceremonies
- noun
- /ˈkæpəˌrɪsən/
- Archaic
:
caparazón
- She admired the caparison draped over the horse, noting its vibrant colors and elaborate designs that signified its importance.
Examples
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During the royal ceremony, the horses were covered with caparisons that displayed the coat of arms of the kingdom.
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Pen your compliments to her caparison and enjoy the ride.
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The knight's horse was adorned with a beautiful caparison made of rich fabrics and intricate embroidery for the parade.
Synonyms
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9.9
A decorated cloth covering on a horse used in ceremonies
applies to decorated horse coverings used in ceremonies and historical displays
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Decorative flowing cloth around a helmet on a shield
is a decorated horse covering used in ceremonies rather than heraldic display
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A decorative covering for a horse used in ceremonies
is used for decorated horse coverings in ceremonies rather than for war
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Surface Forms
caparison singular
caparisons plural
Etymology
Caparison comes from an old French word meaning a horse 'cover' or 'coat' used for parades and ceremonies. So a caparison is the rich, decorative cloth placed over a horse.