caparison

• Nom désignant une couverture décorative ou un harnachement ornemental pour cheval, utilisé historiquement notamment pour les chevaux de bataille.

A noun referring to a decorative covering or ornamental trappings for a horse, historically used especially for warhorses.

1. Ornamental horse coveringC2formal

   A decorative cloth or covering placed over a horse's back, often used in ceremonies or historically in battle.

   caparaçon

   • The knight's horse was adorned with a richly embroidered caparison.
   • The parade featured horses wearing colorful caparisons.
   • The museum displayed a medieval caparison made of silk and gold thread.

   Synonymeshorseclothhousingsaddlecloth

• Verbe vieilli signifiant habiller ou parer d'un riche caparaçon ou d'un harnachement décoratif, en particulier un cheval, ou revêtir une personne d'un costume ornemental ou cérémoniel.

An archaic verb meaning to dress or adorn with rich clothing or decorative trappings, especially for a horse or a person in ceremonial attire.

1. Adorn or cover with decorative clothC2formal

   To put a decorative covering or cloth on a horse, especially for ceremonial purposes.

   Caparaçonner

   • The knights caparisoned their horses for the royal parade.
   • The horse was caparisoned in rich velvet and gold embroidery.
   • They caparisoned the steeds before the tournament began.

   Synonymesadornarraybedeckclothedeckdrapedressrobetrap