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plié

American  
[plee-ey] / pliˈeɪ /

noun

Ballet.

plural

pliés

  1. a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.

plié British  
/ ˈpliːeɪ /

noun

  1. a classic ballet practice posture with back erect and knees bent

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Etymology

Origin of plié

1890–95; < French, noun use of past participle of plier to bend; ply 2

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