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bolero definition

bo·lero (bō lerō)

noun pl. boleros -·ros

  1. a Spanish dance done to castanets and lively music in 3/4 time
  2. the music for this dance
  3. a sleeveless or sleeved jacket that ends at the waist and is open at the front

Etymology: Sp < bola, a ball < OFr boule < L bulla, bubble: see boil

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