redowa

noun

red·​o·​wa

ˈredəwə,

-dəvə

plural -s

: either of two popular Bohemian ballroom dances of the 19th century:

a

: a dance in triple time resembling a waltz

b

: a dance in ²/₄ time resembling a polka

Word History

Etymology

French & German; French rédowa, from German redowa, from Czech rejdovák, from rejdovati to steer around, drive, whirl around

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