kolo

/ˈkoʊloʊ/
noun
  1. A traditional circular folk dance from the Balkans, performed by a group of people holding hands or linking arms.
    • At the festival, everyone joined hands and danced the kolo in a large circle.
    • The music for the kolo is fast and lively, making it a fun dance for all ages.
    • She learned the steps of the kolo from her grandmother, who grew up in Serbia.
  2. A type of ring-shaped pastry or bread, often filled with nuts or poppy seeds, popular in Central and Eastern Europe.
    • For dessert, we had a slice of kolo filled with walnuts and honey.
    • My aunt bakes a traditional poppy seed kolo every Christmas.
    • The bakery sells both sweet and savory versions of kolo.
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