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polonaise

 

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Noun polonaise has 1 sense
  1. polonaise - a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
    --1 is a kind of
    dress, frock

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Polonaise

Noun (Music)

A slow and stately Polish dance in triple time, typically accompanied by an orchestra.

Sample sentence: The orchestra played a beautiful polonaise at the concert last night.

Related products: Polonaise Music CDs, Polonaise Sheet Music

Noun (Fashion)

A women's overdress with a fitted bodice and a cutaway skirt, worn especially in the 19th century.

Sample sentence: The elegant lady adorned herself with a stunning polonaise for the ball.

Related products: Polonaise Dresses, 19th Century Fashion Books

Noun (Architecture)

A dance-like sequence of symmetrical figures forming the principal feature of a château or palace garden.

Sample sentence: The French palace showcased a breathtaking polonaise of perfectly aligned statues.

Related products: Palace Architecture Books, Garden Sculptures

Adjective

Relating to Poland or its people.

Sample sentence: Anna was proud of her polonaise heritage and often participated in Polish cultural events.

Related products: Polska T-shirt, Polish Language Learning Books

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