polka dot
Meaning
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Any of a number of uniform round dots, repeated to make a regular geometric pattern on a fabric
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/
Etymology
1871, US; named after the polka dance, which was popular at the time (1840–1890). Numerous other things were also named for the dance, but these names have not endured.
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