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flamenco

fla·men·co [ flə méngkō ] (plural fla·men·cos)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. vigorous Spanish dance with hand clapping: a dance of Spanish origin with hand clapping and stamping of feet

2. music for Spanish dance: the strongly rhythmic music that accompanies flamenco dancing

[Late 19th century. Via Spanish, "Flemish person" < Middle Dutch Vlaming]
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