Căp'ri-ōle, n.
(Synop., § 130), n. [O. Fr. capriole, now cabriole, It. capriola, Sp. & Pg. cabriola, from caper, capra, goat. Cf. CAPER, v. i.]
Sense 1. (Man.) A leap that a horse makes in the same place without advancing, in such a manner, that when he is at the height of the leap, he jerks out with his hind legs, even and near.
Sense 2. A leap or caper, as in dancing. “With lofty turns and caprioles.” Sir J. Davies.
Sense 3. A kind of head-dress worn by ladies.