Associations to the word «Polo»

Wiktionary

POLO, noun. (uncountable) A ball game where two teams of players on horseback use long-handled mallets to propel the ball along the ground and into their opponent's goal.
POLO, noun. A similar game played on the ice, or on a prepared floor, by players wearing skates.
POLO, noun. (countable) A polo shirt.
POLO, noun. A Spanish gypsy dance characterized by energetic movements of the body while the feet merely shuffle or glide, with unison singing and rhythmic clapping of hands.
POLO KINASE, noun. (biochemistry) An enzyme that regulates cell cycle progression
POLO NECK, noun. Alternative spelling of polo-neck
POLO NECKS, noun. Plural of polo neck
POLO SHIRT, noun. A casual top with buttons and a protruding collar.
POLO SHIRTS, noun. Plural of polo shirt

Dictionary definition

POLO, noun. Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324).
POLO, noun. A game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball.

Wise words

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