caparison

Plural: caparisons

Noun

stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
The often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant.
Gay or rich clothing.

Verb

put a caparison on
- "caparison the horses for the festive occasion"
To dress up a horse or elephant with ornamental coverings.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French caparasson (Modern French caparaçon), from Old Spanish caparazón, from Old Occitan capairon.

Synonyms

bard, barde, dress up, housing, trapping

Scrabble Score: 13

caparison: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
caparison: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
caparison: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

caparison: valid Words With Friends Word