Meaning of the word quadrille in English
What does quadrille mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
quadrille
US /kwəˈdrɪl/
UK /kwəˈdrɪl/
Noun
1.
a square dance of French origin, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, consisting of five or six contredanses
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The guests enjoyed dancing the quadrille at the ball.
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Learning the steps of the quadrille can be quite intricate.
2.
a game of cards played by four people with a 40-card pack
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They spent the evening playing a lively game of quadrille.
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The rules of quadrille are quite complex for beginners.