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flamenco

fla·menco

UK/fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ US/flʌˈmɛˌŋkoʊ/ uncommon

noun

1.
2.

a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet

Synonyms

Origin

Borrowed from Spanish flamenco, from Middle Dutch vlaminc (“Fleming”) (> Dutch Vlaming).

Phrases

  • flamenco guitar

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