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capriole
cap·ri·ole [ káppree l ] (plural cap·ri·oles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. vertical leap by horse: in dressage, a vertical leap in which all four of the horse's feet leave the ground and then its hind legs are kicked out
2. ballet leap: a playful leap or jump performed in ballet
[Late 16th century. Via French< Latin capreolus "little goat" < caper "goat"]

cap·ri·ole intransitive verb
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