polka dot

pol·ka dot

(pō′kə, pōl′kə)

n.

1. One of a number of dots or round spots forming a pattern, as on cloth.

2. A pattern or fabric with such dots.

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polka dot

n

1. (Textiles) one of a pattern of small circular regularly spaced spots on a fabric

2. (Textiles)

a. a fabric or pattern with such spots

b. (as modifier): a polka-dot dress.

[C19: of uncertain origin]

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pol′ka dot`

(ˈpoʊ kə)

n.

1. a dot or round spot repeated to form a pattern, esp. on a textile fabric.

2. a pattern of such dots or something having such a pattern.

[1880–85, Amer.]

pol′ka-dot`, adj.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

polka dot - design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots pattern, design, figure - a decorative or artistic work; "the coach had a design on the doors"

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Translations

polka dot

n → Tupfen m

adj → getupft, gepunktet

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polka dot

n → pois m inv

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