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noun
- ▪ An ornamental covering for a horse or for its saddle or harness; trappings.
- ▪ Richly ornamented clothing; finery.
tr.v.
Apr 23, 2024 · noun. 1. a decorated covering for a horse or other animal, esp (formerly) for a warhorse. 2. rich or elaborate clothing and ornaments. verb. 3. (transitive) to put a caparison on. Collins English Dictionary.
1. a decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse; trappings. 2. rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment. v.t. 3. to cover with a caparison. 4. to dress richly; deck. [1585–95; < Middle French caparasson (now caparaçon) < Old Spanish caparazón, akin to capa cape 1]
Nov 14, 2023 · caparison (plural caparisons) The often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant. Gay or rich clothing.
Definitions of caparison. noun. stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse. synonyms: housing, trapping. see more. verb. put a caparison on. “ caparison the horses for the festive occasion” synonyms: bard, barde, dress up. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Caparison."
noun. 1. an ornamented covering for a horse; trappings. 2. clothing, equipment, and ornaments; outfit. verb transitive. 3. to cover (a horse) with trappings. 4. to adorn with rich clothing; deck out. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. Word origin.
noun. caparisons. An ornamented covering for a horse; trappings. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Clothing, equipment, and ornaments; outfit. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: housing. trapping. saddlecloth. horsecloth. trappings. harness. decoration. deck. covering. clothing. adorn. verb. caparisons.
Caparison definition: . See examples of CAPARISON used in a sentence.
