ridotto

noun ri·dot·to \ri-ˈdä-(ˌ)tō\

plural ri·dot·tos

Definition of RIDOTTO

: a public entertainment consisting of music and dancing often in masquerade popular in 18th century England

Italian, retreat, place of entertainment, redoubt — more at redoubt

First Known Use: 1722

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