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caparison

ca·par·i·son

caparison

 
 
pronunciation:
k pae rih sn
parts of speech:
noun, transitive verb
part of speech: noun
definition 1: decorative trappings to cover a horse's saddle or harness.
The steed's caparison included a fringed orange headpiece.
definition 2: ornate and sumptuous dress.
similar words:
array
 
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: caparisons, caparisoning, caparisoned
definition 1: to cover (a horse) with ornamental trappings.
definition 2: to clothe in finery.