polonaise
noun
- dance of Polish origin
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/ / /ˌpoʊləˈneɪz/
adj
- Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland.
name
- The Polish language.
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree French polonaisebor. English polonaise Borrowed from French polonaise (“Polish”).
- A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.
- Music for this dance.
- A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt.
- A short overcoat bordered with fur.
- A garnish made with melted butter, breadcrumbs, and herbs.
- Synonym of Polish bed.
verb
Etymology: Etymology tree French polonaisebor. English polonaise Borrowed from French polonaise (“Polish”).
- To dance the polonaise.