cavesson

== English == === Alternative forms === caveson === Etymology === From French caveçon, from Italian cavezzone, augmentative of cavezza (“halter”), probably from Latin caput (“head”), although derivation from Germanic has also been suggested; compare Old English cæfl (“bit, muzzle”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkæv.ə.sən/, /ˈkæv.ɪ.sən/ === Noun === cavesson (plural cavessons) A part of a horse's bridle that consists of a headstall with a noseband. When a martingale is used, it is attached to the horse's head at the cavesson. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === === Anagrams === Scavones, cavesons