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caparison

The English word “caparison” has 3 meanings listed here.

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.

Etymology

From Middle French caparasson (Modern French caparaçon), from Old Spanish caparazón, from Old Occitan capairon.

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