CAPARISON

Caparison

A caparison is a covering, or cloth, laid over a horse or other animal, especially a pack animal, or horse of state. In modern times, it is used mainly for decoration in parades and for historical reenactments. A similar term is horse-trapper.The word is of Spanish origin, being derived from an augmentative form of the Latin word caput, "head".

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caparison

Noun

  1. The often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant.
  2. Gay or rich clothing.

Verb

  1. To dress up a horse or elephant with ornamental coverings.


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