redowa
noun
red·o·wa
\ˈredəwə, -dəvə\
Definition of redowa
-s
: either of two popular Bohemian ballroom dances of the 19th century: a : a dance in triple time resembling a waltz b : a dance in 2⁄4 time resembling a polka
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Origin and Etymology of redowa
French & German; French rédowa, from German redowa, from Czech rejdovák, from rejdovati to steer around, drive, whirl around
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