ridotto
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ri·dot·to
noun \ri-ˈdä-(ˌ)tō\ plural ri·dot·tos
Definition of RIDOTTO
: a public entertainment consisting of music and dancing often in masquerade popular in 18th century England
Origin of RIDOTTO
Italian, retreat, place of entertainment, redoubt — more at redoubt
First Known Use: 1722
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