# caparison

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant.
2. Gay or rich clothing.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/caparison