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polonaise.

A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˌpɒləˈneɪz//ˌpoʊləˈneɪz/
  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.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French polonaise (“Polish”).

verb/ˌpɒləˈneɪz//ˌpoʊləˈneɪz/
  1. To dance the polonaise.

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French polonaise (“Polish”).

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