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Polka dot

//ˈpoʊ.kə ˌdɑt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of a number of uniform round dots, repeated to make a regular geometric pattern on a fabric.

    "…these have entirely disappeared, and we see them with the old time white polka dot, always pretty clean and neat looking."

  2. 2
    design consisting of a pattern of regularly spaced circular spots wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To cover as with polka dots. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

First use appears in the US c. 1857 in the publication Godey's Lady's Book. Named after the polka dance, which was popular at the time (1840–1890). Numerous composites were formed posteriorly, but those names have not endured.

Etymology 2

First use appears in the US c. 1857 in the publication Godey's Lady's Book. Named after the polka dance, which was popular at the time (1840–1890). Numerous composites were formed posteriorly, but those names have not endured.

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