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rigadoon Definition

riga·doon (rig′ə do̵̅o̅n′)

noun

  1. a once popular lively dance for one couple, with a jumping step
  2. music for this

Etymology: Fr rigodon, rigaudon: said to be after Rigaud, dancing master who invented the dance

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