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- [kuh-par-uh-suh n]
- /kəˈpær ə sən/
- /kəˈpærɪsn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-par-uh-suh n]
- /kəˈpær ə sən/
Definitions of caparison word
- noun caparison a decorated covering for a horse or other animal, esp (formerly) for a warhorse 3
- noun caparison rich or elaborate clothing and ornaments 3
- verb caparison to put a caparison on 3
- noun caparison an ornamented covering for a horse; trappings 3
- noun caparison clothing, equipment, and ornaments; outfit 3
- verb transitive caparison to cover (a horse) with trappings 3
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Origin of caparison
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Middle French caparasson (now caparaçon) < Old Spanish caparazón, akin to capa cape1
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Parts of speech for Caparison
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
caparison popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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caparison usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for caparison
noun caparison
- deck — A deck on a vehicle such as a bus or ship is a lower or upper area of it.
- covering — A covering is a layer of something that protects or hides something else.
- decoration — The decoration of a room is its furniture, wallpaper, and ornaments.
- harness — the combination of straps, bands, and other parts forming the working gear of a draft animal. Compare yoke1 (def 1).
- clothing — Clothing is the things that people wear.
verb caparison
- mantling — a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape.
- habited — inhabited.
- suit up — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
- bedizen — to dress or decorate gaudily or tastelessly
- fit out — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
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