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equestrian

e·ques·tri·an [ i kwéstree ən ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of horses: relating to horses or horseback riding

2. depicting somebody on horseback: depicting somebody mounted on a horse
an equestrian statue

3. of mounted soldiers: composed of soldiers on horseback



noun  (plural e·ques·tri·ans)
Definition:
 
skilled rider: somebody who is skilled at riding horses or performing on horseback

[Mid-17th century. < Latin equester "of a horse-rider" < eques "horse-rider, knight" < equus "horse"]

e·ques·tri·an·ism noun
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