A small, light carriage, usually drawn by one or two horses, often used for short journeys or in mountainous regions.
From French 'carriole,' derived from Latin 'carra' (cart). The diminutive form suggests a smaller version of a car or carriage.
Carrioles were the mountain taxis of the Alpine regions—light and nimble enough to navigate narrow passes that couldn't accommodate larger carriages, making them essential for transport in steep terrain.
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