redowa

[ red-uh-wuh, -vuh ]

noun

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

redowa

/ ˈrɛdəvə; -wə /

noun

1. a Bohemian folk dance similar to the waltz

Word History and Origins

Origin of redowa¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of redowa¹

C19: via French and German from Czech rejdovák , from rejdovati to guide around

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

She showed him her ball book with demure satisfaction when he strolled instead of rushed up to claim her for the next, a glorious polka redowa.

From Literature

The schottische, hop-waltz, redowa, varsovienne, cellarius, and so forth, have had their day, and are no longer danced in good society.

From Project Gutenberg

In Paris next enchained it held me, Through redowa, waltz, all sorts of dances; But mask and domino repelled me— She moved, but I made no advances.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg