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Polo

usgb/ˈpəʊləʊ/Volume
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Sports OriginPlay
Understand 'polo' originated as a sport and the word primarily relates to the equestrian game. SlideShe plays polo professionally.
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Not Water PoloPlay
'Polo' differs from 'water polo'; the former is on horses and latter is a water sport. SlideHe mistook water polo for polo at the horse club.
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Upper-class SportPlay
Polo is often associated with wealth and aristocracy, sometimes used metaphorically. SlideThe gala had a polo match elegance to it.