noun
or cav·e·son ˈkavəsən
( -s )
Etymology: modification of Italian cavezzone halter with noseband, aug. of cavezza halter, irregular from Latin capitium opening in tunic for head to go through, from capit-, caput head — more at head
1. : a noseband made of metal or other stiff material well padded and used on horses especially during breeding or training
2. : a halter or bridle with a cavesson