redowa

American  

[red-uh-wuh, -vuh] / ˈrɛd ə wə, -və /

noun

1. a Bohemian dance in two forms, one resembling the waltz or the mazurka, the other resembling the polka.

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redowa British  

/ ˈrɛdəvə, -wə /

noun

1. a Bohemian folk dance similar to the waltz

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Etymology

Origin of redowa

1855–60; < French rédowa or German Redowa < Czech rejdovák, derivative of rejdovat to steer, wheel about

Example Sentences

“Oh, very! His hair is auburn, not red, and he was very polite, and I had a delicious redowa with him.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

The ball whirled on—the hours went by like bright, swift flashes, and, from the moment of the redowa, to Sir Everard Kingsland it was one brief, intoxicating dream of delirium.

From The Baronet's Bride by Fleming, May Agnes

If you can imagine the Corsair, whirling in a rapid redowa with Medora," Miss Oleander afterward said, "you have Mr. Walraven and myself.

From The Unseen Bridgegroom or, Wedded For a Week by Fleming, May Agnes

Sir Everard gave it up and went in search of Miss Hunsden, and was accepted by that young lady for a redowa.

From The Baronet's Bride by Fleming, May Agnes

Perhaps they are even dancing the polka and redowa in those airy, well-lighted rooms.

From Life Without and Life Within or, Reviews, Narratives, Essays, and poems. by Fuller, Margaret