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- [kuh-til-yuh n, koh-]
- /kəˈtɪl yən, koʊ-/
- /kə.ˈtɪ.lɪən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-til-yuh n, koh-]
- /kəˈtɪl yən, koʊ-/
Definitions of cotillion word
- noun cotillion a French formation dance of the 18th century 3
- noun cotillion a quadrille 3
- noun cotillion a complicated dance with frequent changes of partners 3
- noun cotillion a formal ball, esp one at which debutantes are presented 3
- noun cotillion a brisk, lively dance characterized by many intricate figures and the continual changing of partners 3
- noun cotillion music for such a dance 3
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Origin of cotillion
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < French cotillon kind of dance, in Old French: petticoat, equivalent to cote coat + -illon diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Cotillion
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determiner
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cotillion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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