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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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cap·ri·ole intransitive verb
