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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rig-uh-doon]
- /ˌrɪg əˈdun/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rig-uh-doon]
- /ˌrɪg əˈdun/
Definitions of rigodon word
- noun rigodon a lively dance, formerly popular, for one couple, characterized by a jumping step and usually in quick duple meter. 1
- noun rigodon a piece of music for this dance or in its rhythm. 1
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Origin of rigodon
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < French rigaudon, perhaps from name Rigaud
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Parts of speech for Rigodon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rigodon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
rigodon usage trend in Literature
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