CAPRIOLE


Meaning of CAPRIOLE in English

[ 'kaprɪəʊl ]

■ noun

1》 a movement performed in classical riding, in which the horse leaps from the ground and kicks out with its hind legs.

2》 a leap or caper in dancing, especially a cabriole.

Origin

C16: from obs. Fr., from Ital. capriola 'leap', from capriolo 'roebuck', from L. capreolus , dimin. of caper , capr- 'goat'.

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