coupee

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Coupee \Cou*pee"\ (k[=oo]*p[=e]"; F. k[=oo]`p[asl]"), n. [F.
   coup['e], n., properly p. p. of couper to cut. Cf.
   {Coup['e]}, {Coopee}.]
   A motion in dancing, when one leg is a little bent, and
   raised from the floor, and with the other a forward motion is
   made. --Chambers.
   [1913 Webster]