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polonaise
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pol·o·naise  (pl-nz, pl-)
n.
1. A stately, marchlike Polish dance, primarily a promenade by couples.
2. Music for or based on the traditional rhythm of this dance, having triple meter.
3. A woman's dress of the 18th century, having a fitted bodice and draped cutaway skirt, worn over an elaborate underskirt.

[French, from feminine of polonais, Polish, from Medieval Latin Polnia, Poland.]

polonaise [ˌpɒləˈneɪz]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a ceremonial marchlike dance in three-four time from Poland
2. (Music, other) a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
3. (Clothing & Fashion) a woman's costume with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to show a decorative underskirt
[from French danse polonaise Polish dance]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.polonaisepolonaise - a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
Translations
polonaise [ˌpɒləˈneɪz] Npolonesa f
polonaise
nPolonaise f, → Polonäse f


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