cotillion
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co·til·lion

noun \kō-ˈtil-yən, kə-\

Definition of COTILLION

1
: a ballroom dance for couples that resembles the quadrille
2
: an elaborate dance with frequent changing of partners carried out under the leadership of one couple at formal balls
3
: a formal ball

Variants of COTILLION

co·til·lion also co·til·lon \kō-ˈtil-yən, kə-, k-tē-(y)ōⁿ\

Examples of COTILLION

  1. <young men hoping to meet the women of their dreams at the cotillion>

Origin of COTILLION

French cotillon, literally, petticoat, from Old French, from cote coat
First Known Use: 1728

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