polonaise

/pəˈlɒnɛz/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of waltz or a woman’s hairstyle characterized by a knot or bun at the back of the head

“The ballroom dancer mastered the polonaise with elegance.”

2. noun

a type of pastry, typically a rolled dough filled with cream, fruit, or chocolate

“The French patisserie served an assortment of delicious polonaises at the café.”

Synonyms

  • bun
  • knot
  • pastry
  • roll
  • waltz

Antonyms

  • canter
  • gallop