Meaning of the word polka in English
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polka
US /ˈpoʊl.kə/
UK /ˈpoʊl.kə/
Noun
1.
a lively dance of Bohemian origin, with a basic pattern of three steps and a hop in 2/4 time.
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They danced a lively polka at the festival.
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The band played a traditional polka tune.
2.
a type of fabric pattern consisting of an array of filled circles, usually of the same size and color.
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She wore a dress with a white polka dot pattern.
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The scarf had a classic red and black polka design.
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