DictionaryRoot: polka
French
polka
a lively dance
1 / 1

noun / verb
polka
POHL-kuh/ˈpəʊlkə/
A lively Central European partner dance.
Etymology
The dance name probably refers to a “Polish woman,” but it may instead reflect “half,” referring to half-steps in Bohemian dances, or combine both explanations.