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co·til·lion \kōˈtilyən, kəˈ-\ noun also co·til·lon \“, kȯtēyōⁿ\ (-s) Etymology: French cotillon, literally, petticoat, from Old French, from cote coat — more at coat 1. : a ballroom dance for couples that resembles the quadrille and is possibly based on French peasant dances 2. : an elaborate dance executed under the leadership of one couple at formal balls and marked by the giving of favors and frequent changing of partners : german 3. : a formal ball (as one at which debutantes are presented to society) |