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单词 caparison
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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
ca•par•i•son  (kə par′ə sən),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a decorative covering for a horse or for the tack or harness of a horse;
    trappings.
  2. rich and sumptuous clothing or equipment.

v.t. 
  1. to cover with a caparison.
  2. to dress richly;
    deck.
  • Old Spanish caparazón, akin to capa cape1
  • Middle French caparasson (now caparaçon)
  • 1585–95

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
caparison /kəˈpærɪsən/ n
  1. a decorated covering for a horse or other animal, esp (formerly) for a warhorse
  2. rich or elaborate clothing and ornaments
 vb
  1. (transitive) to put a caparison on
Etymology: 16th Century: via obsolete French from Old Spanish caparazón saddlecloth, probably from capa cape1
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