The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BAROUCHE
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does BAROUCHE mean?
BAROUCHE noun- A four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with collapsible half-hood, two double seats facing each other, and an outside seat for the driver.