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COTILLION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A lively dance originating in France in the 18th century
Synonyms:
cotilion; cotillion
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("cotillion" is a kind of...):
ballroom dance; ballroom dancing (any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A ball at which young ladies are presented to society
Synonyms:
cotilion; cotillion
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("cotillion" is a kind of...):
ball; formal (a lavish dance requiring formal attire)
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