polonaise

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.

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

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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]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

polonaise - 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] N → polonesa f

polonaise

n → Polonaise f, → Polonäse f