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equestrian

equest·rian

UK/ɪˈkwɛs.tri.ən/ US/ɪˈkwɛstriʌn/ uncommon
adjective (2) noun (1)

adjective

1.

of or relating to or composed of knights

2.

of or relating to or featuring horseback riding

noun

1.

Origin

Ultimately from Latin equester (“of or pertaining to equestrians/cavalry”) + -ianus (“-ian, related to”, adjective marker), from equus (“horse”).

Phrases

  • equestrian vaulting

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