caparison noun 2verb 1forms 3 noun2 •The often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant.And the green of the caparison of the horse, and of his rider, was as green as the leaves of the fir-tree, and the yellow was as yellow as the blossom of the broom. — 1861 •Gay or rich clothing.What boots it, that my Fortune decks me thus / With unsubstantial Plumes; when my Heart groans / Beneath the gay Caparison, and Love / With unrequited Passion wounds my Soul! — 1749 verb1 •To dress up a horse or elephant with ornamental coverings. formscaparisoned · caparisoning · caparisons
