Associations to the word «Polonaise»

Wiktionary

POLONAISE, adjective. Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland.
POLONAISE, noun. The Polish language.
POLONAISE, noun. (dance) A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.
POLONAISE, noun. (music genre) Music for this dance.
POLONAISE, noun. A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt.

Dictionary definition

POLONAISE, noun. A woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt.

Wise words

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