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cotillion

Syllabification: (co·til·lion)
Pronunciation: /kəˈtilyən/

Definition of cotillion

noun

  • 1an 18th-century French dance based on the contredanse.
  • a quadrille.
  • 2a formal ball, especially one at which debutantes are presented.

Origin:

early 18th century: from French cotillon, literally 'petticoat dance', diminutive of cotte, from Old French cote

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