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cotillion

/kəˈtɪljən/ /koʊˈtɪljən/

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noun

A bold dance performed in groups of eight where women lift their skirts to display their ankles.

Examples :

"The annual historical society fundraiser always ends with a lively cotillion, much to the amusement (and occasional embarrassment) of the participants. "

culture dance entertainment history tradition society

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noun

The music regulating the cotillion.

Examples :

"The cotillion helped everyone stay in sync during the formal dance. "

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noun

Ellipsis of cotillion ball; a coming-of-age party meant to present girls newly transitioned into womanhood to the community for courtship.

Examples :

""My grandmother still cherishes the memory of her elaborate cotillion, where she made her debut into society." "

culture ritual family society tradition event dance history age

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noun

A kind of woollen material for women's skirts.

Examples :

"The dressmaker used a soft, luxurious cotillion fabric to create the elegant skirt for the school play. "

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verb

To dance the cotillion.

Examples :

"At the school dance, the students cotillioned to the lively music. "

dance entertainment culture