chamfron

/ˈʃæmfrən/
noun
  1. A piece of armor that covers the front of a horse's head, used in medieval times for protection in battle or tournaments.
    • In the museum, we saw a chamfron that once belonged to a royal cavalry horse.
    • The blacksmith carefully shaped the chamfron to fit the horse's head perfectly.
    • The knight's horse wore a decorated chamfron made of polished steel.
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