polka dot

Meaning

Noun

Any of a number of uniform round dots, repeated to make a regular geometric pattern on a fabric

Origin

1871, US; named after the polka dance, which was popular at the time (1840–1890). Numerous other products were named for the dance, but have not endured.

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