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Variant of cotillion

cotillion Definition

co·til·lion (kō til′yən)

noun

    1. a brisk, lively dance characterized by many intricate figures and the continual changing of partners
    2. music for such a dance
  2. a formal ball, esp. one at which debutantes are presented

Etymology: Fr cotillon, orig., petticoat < OFr cote: see coat

Also sp. cotillon co·til′·lon

Browse dictionary entries near cotillon

  1. ‹ cotillion
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  5. ‹ cothurn
  6. ‹ coterminously
  7. ‹ coterminous
  8. ‹ coterminal
  9. ‹ coterie
  10. ‹ cotenant
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