COTILLION


Meaning of COTILLION in English

n. 1 any of various French dances with elaborate steps, figures, and ceremonial. 2 US a a ballroom dance resembling a quadrille. b a formal ball.

[ F cotillon petticoat, dimin. of cotte f. OF cote COAT ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.