caparison vs ornament

caparison

noun
  • The often ornamental coverings for an animal, especially a horse or an elephant. 

  • Gay or rich clothing. 

verb
  • To dress up a horse or elephant with ornamental coverings. 

ornament

noun
  • An element of decoration; that which embellishes or adorns. 

  • The articles used in church services. 

  • A characteristic that has a decorative function (typically in order to attract a mate) 

  • A musical flourish that is unnecessary to the overall melodic or harmonic line, but serves to decorate that line. 

  • A Christmas tree decoration. 

verb
  • To decorate. 

  • To add to. 

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