polonaise

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English

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a polonaise

Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French polonaise (Polish).

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -eɪz
  • IPA(key): /ˌpɒləˈneɪz/, /ˌpoʊləˈneɪz/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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polonaise (plural polonaises)

  1. (dance) A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.
  2. (music) Music for this dance.
  3. A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt.
  4. A short overcoat bordered with fur.
  5. (cooking) A garnish made with melted butter, breadcrumbs, and herbs.
  6. Synonym of Polish bed

Translations

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Verb

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polonaise (third-person singular simple present polonaises, present participle polonaising, simple past and past participle polonaised)

  1. (intransitive) To dance the polonaise.

French

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Pronunciation

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Adjective

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polonaise

  1. feminine singular of polonais
    Ma femme est moitié polonaise, moitié allemande.
    My wife is half Polish, half German.

Noun

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polonaise f (plural polonaises)

  1. polonaise
    Synonym: polacca

Descendants

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Further reading

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