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polonaise

noun

  1. dance of Polish origin
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/ / /ˌpoʊləˈneɪz/

adj

  1. Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland.

name

  1. The Polish language.

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree French polonaisebor. English polonaise Borrowed from French polonaise (“Polish”).

  1. A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.
  2. Music for this dance.
  3. A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt.
  4. A short overcoat bordered with fur.
  5. A garnish made with melted butter, breadcrumbs, and herbs.
  6. Synonym of Polish bed.

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree French polonaisebor. English polonaise Borrowed from French polonaise (“Polish”).

  1. To dance the polonaise.