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plié

[ plee-ey ]

noun

, Ballet.
, plural pli·és [plee-, eyz, plee-, ey].
  1. a movement in which the knees are bent while the back is held straight.

plié

/ ˈpliːeɪ /

noun

  1. a classic ballet practice posture with back erect and knees bent

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plié1

1890–95; < French, noun use of past participle of plier to bend; ply 2

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Word History and Origins

Origin of plié1

French: bent, from plier to bend

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