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flamenco
(flə meŋ′kō, -men′-)
noun
- the Spanish gypsy style of dance (characterized by stamping, clapping, etc.) or music (typically very emotional and mournful)
- pl. flamencos a song or dance in this style
Origin: Sp, lit., Flemish < MDu Flaming, a Fleming
See flamenco in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. fla·men·cos
- a. A dance style of the Andalusian Gypsies characterized by forceful, often improvised rhythms.b. A dance in this style.
- The guitar music that usually accompanies a dance in this style.
Origin:
Origin: Spanish, Flemish
Origin: , from Middle Dutch Vlāming, Fleming
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