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Polo

Polo Meaning & Definition
Polo Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Polo?

[n] a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball
[n] Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Polo: Marco Polo

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See Also | field game | traveler | traveller

Polo In Webster's Dictionary

\Po"lo\, n. A game similar to hockey played by swimmers.
\Po"lo\, n. [Sp., an air or popular song in Andalucia.] A Spanish gypsy dance characterized by energetic movements of the body while the feet merely shuffle or glide, with unison singing and rhythmic clapping of hands.
\Po"lo\, n. [Of Eastern origin; -- properly, the ball used in the game.] 1. A game of ball of Eastern origin, resembling hockey, with the players on horseback. 2. A similar game played on the ice, or on a prepared floor, by players wearing skates.

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