DictionaryRoot: polka
French

polka

a lively dance

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polka — a lively dance in quick double time.
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.

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