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capriole

Pronunciation: /ˈkaprɪəʊl/

Definition of capriole

noun

a movement performed in classical riding, in which the horse leaps from the ground and kicks out with its hind legs.
a leap or caper in dancing, especially a cabriole.

Origin:

late 16th century: from obsolete French (now cabriole), from Italian capriola 'leap', from capriolo 'roebuck', from Latin capreolus, diminutive of caper, capr- 'goat'