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dressage

Pronunciation: /ˈdrɛsɑː(d)ʒ/
Definition of dressage

noun

[mass noun]
  • the art of riding and training a horse in a manner that develops obedience, flexibility, and balance: she was learning dressage on a black mare [as modifier]:Britain 's top dressage rider

Origin:

1930s: from French, literally 'training', from dresser 'to train'

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