Polonaise
/ˌpɒləˈneɪz/ adj, name, noun, verb
adj, name, noun, verb ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.
- 2 a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt wordnet
- 3 Music for this dance.
- 4 A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt.
- 5 A short overcoat bordered with fur.
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- 6 A garnish made with melted butter, breadcrumbs, and herbs.
- 7 Synonym of Polish bed.
Verb
- 1 To dance the polonaise. intransitive
Adjective
- 1 Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland.
Proper Noun
- 1 The Polish language.
Example
More examples"The polka is from Poland, as is the polonaise."
Etymology
Borrowed from French polonaise (“Polish”).