kra·ko·wi·ak \krəˈkōvēˌak\noun (-s) Etymology: Polish, from Krakow, Cracow, city and department in southern Poland : a Polish usually group folk dance that combines elements of the ancient round, the more recent square, and the modern polka < tread out bouncing krakowiak measures to the accompaniment of flute, fiddle, and accordion — H.M.Robinson >