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caracole

Syllabification: (car·a·cole)
Pronunciation: /ˈkarəˌkōl/

Definition of caracole

noun

  • a half turn to the right or left by a horse.

verb

[no object]
  • (of a horse) perform a caracole.

Origin:

early 17th century: from French caracole, caracol 'snail's shell, spiral'

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