flamenco

(flə meŋkō, -men-)

noun

  1. the Spanish gypsy style of dance (characterized by stamping, clapping, etc.) or music (typically very emotional and mournful)
  2. 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
  1. a. A dance style of the Andalusian Gypsies characterized by forceful, often improvised rhythms.
    b. A dance in this style.
  2. 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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