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polka

Syllabification: (pol·ka)
Pronunciation: /ˈpō(l)kə/

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Definition of polka

noun

  • a lively dance of Bohemian origin in duple time.
  • a piece of music for the polka.

verb (polkas, polkaing, polkaed or polka'd)

[no object]
  • dance the polka.

Origin:

mid 19th century: via French and German from Czech půlka 'half step', from půl 'half'

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