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farandole

(far′ən dōl′)

noun

a lively dance of S France, in 6/8 time, by a winding chain of dancers
the music for this dance

Origin: Fr < Prov farandoulo

See farandole in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A spirited circle dance of Provençal derivation.
The music for this circle dance.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Provençal farandoulo

Origin: ; akin to Spanish farándula, troupe of traveling comedians

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