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Caparisoned: meaning, definitions and examples

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caparisoned

 

[ ˌkæp.əˈrɪs.ənd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive term

Caparisoned refers to a horse that is richly adorned or dressed, often with decorative coverings. This term is frequently used in literature and historical contexts, particularly relating to ceremonial occasions.

Synonyms

adorned, decorated, ornamented

Examples of usage

  • The caparisoned horse stood proudly in the procession.
  • Jousting tournaments often featured knights on caparisoned steeds.
  • In the parade, each caparisoned animal drew attention with its colorful attire.

Translations

Translations of the word "caparisoned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 equipado

🇮🇳 सजाया हुआ

🇩🇪 geschmückt

🇮🇩 dihias

🇺🇦 обряджений

🇵🇱 przystrojony

🇯🇵 装飾された

🇫🇷 harnaché

🇪🇸 ataviado

🇹🇷 süslenmiş

🇰🇷 장식된

🇸🇦 مُزَيَّن

🇨🇿 ozdobený

🇸🇰 ozdobený

🇨🇳 装饰的

🇸🇮 okrašen

🇮🇸 prýddur

🇰🇿 безенделген

🇬🇪 მორთული

🇦🇿 bəzədilmiş

🇲🇽 adornado

Word origin

The word 'caparison' comes from the Medieval Latin term 'cappa', meaning 'cape' or 'cover'. It subsequently evolved in Old French as 'caperon', which referred to a type of garment. Over time, the term was adapted to describe the decorative coverings placed on horses, especially in contexts of war or ceremonial display. The use of caparisoned horses can be traced back to ancient times when horses were dressed in lavish attire to signify rank, wealth, and importance. In modern English, the term retains its association with horses, particularly in literary and historical descriptions, reflecting a time when the appearance of a horse could convey a great deal about its rider's status.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,951 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.