noun
caparison
Caparison (noun) means Decorative coverings placed over an animal, such as a horse or elephant.
noun
1
Decorative coverings placed over an animal, such as a horse or elephant.
"That very year they received an order from Gustaf II Adolf of Sweden (1594-1632) for a large number of tapestries and four caparisons."
— Walter A. Liedtke, Vermeer and the Delft School (2001)
2
Colourful or expensive clothing.
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Etymology
From Middle French caparasson (modern French caparaçon), which came from Old Spanish caparazón, in turn from Old Occitan capairon.
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What is the meaning of caparison?
"caparison" (noun) means decorative coverings placed over an animal, such as a horse or elephant.
What is another word for caparison?
Other words for "caparison" include housing, trapping.
What are the different meanings of caparison?
"caparison" has 2 main meanings: 1. Decorative coverings placed over an animal, such as a horse or elephant; 2. Colourful or expensive clothing.
