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polka dot
noun pol·ka dot \ˈpō-kə-ˌdät\
: one of a series of dots that make a pattern especially on fabric or clothing
Full Definition of POLKA DOT
: a dot in a pattern of regularly distributed dots in textile design
— polka–dot or pol·ka–dot·ted \-ˌdä-təd\ adjective
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First Known Use of POLKA DOT
1857
Rhymes with POLKA DOT
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POLKA DOT Defined for Kids
polka dot
noun pol·ka dot \ˈpō-kə-\
Definition of POLKA DOT for Kids
: a dot in a pattern of evenly spaced dots (as on fabric)
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