caparison
2 synonyms for caparison, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Decorative coverings placed over an animal, such as a horse or elephant.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Etymology
From Middle French caparasson (modern French caparaçon), which came from Old Spanish caparazón, in turn from Old Occitan capairon.
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