rigadoon en · NOUN
Etymology
Anglicized from French rigaudon. Ultimate origin unknown; perhaps related to Hebrew ריקודים or Arabic رقص.
Meanings
- A quickstep dance for two people.
- The music for this dance.
- (historical) Formerly in the French army, the beat of a drum while culprits were being marched to punishment.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rigadoons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
es rigodón (music) · tl rigudon (dance) · fr rigodon (music) · fr rigodon (dance) · es rigodón (dance)