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croupade

Pronunciation: /krʊˈpeɪd/

Definition of croupade

noun

  • a movement performed in classical riding, in which the horse leaps from the ground with its legs tucked under its body.

Origin:

mid 17th century: French, from Italian groppata, from groppa 'croup'

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