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

When a furious redowa set in which cut our conversation into rhythm he pushed up the window and said, "Look out."

From Lemorne Versus Huell by Stoddard, Elizabeth

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

"Mademoiselle, you promised me the first redowa," and a young man took Noémi away.

From Renée Mauperin by Hallard, Alys