English Explanatory Dictionary

csardas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An intricate Hungarian folk dance characterized by variations in tempo. The two main parts are called lassú (slow) and friss (quick).
  2. The music for such a dance.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʃɑːdæʃ/ /ˈzɑːdəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-csardas.wav /ˈt͡ʃɑɹdɑʃ/

Word forms

csardas csardases csárdás czardas

Etymology

From Hungarian csárdás, adjectival form of csárda (“tavern”), from Ottoman Turkish چارطاق (çardak, “arbour, summerhouse”), from Persian چارتاق (čârtâq, “four-arch”), from چار (čâr, “four”) + طاق (tâq, “arch”).

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