Chariot
(noun)
- A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient times, typically for racing or warfare.
- A vehicle or platform for carrying something or someone, especially in a parade or procession.
Origin:
From the old french word "chariot", which comes from the latin word "carus" meaning "dear" or "valued" and "carrus" meaning "wheeled vehicle".
Examples:
- The chariot race was a popular event in the ancient Olympic games.
- The ancient Egyptians used chariots in battle.
- The parade float was shaped like a chariot pulled by four horses.
- The bride and groom rode in a chariot pulled by a horse-drawn carriage.
- The chariot was the symbol of the sun god in ancient Egyptian religion.