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\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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