cotillon

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See also: cotillón

English

Noun

cotillon (plural cotillons)

  1. Alternative form of cotillion

French

Etymology

From cotte (dress) +‎ -illon (diminutive) + (alt. -ille + -on).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ.ti.jɔ̃/
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Noun

cotillon m (plural cotillons)

  1. (archaic) petticoat
  2. (dance) cotillion, cotillon
  3. (in the plural) party novelties (e.g. paper hats, streamers etc.)

Descendants

  • English: cotillon, cotillion

Further reading

Italian

Noun

cotillon m (invariable)

  1. small favour/favor

Norman

Etymology

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Noun

cotillon m (plural cotillons)

  1. (Jersey) skirt

Synonyms