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bolero

bo·le·ro [ bō lérrō, bə lérrō ] (plural bo·le·ros)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. dance Spanish dance: a Spanish dance in triple time that involves much foot-stamping and dramatic posing

2. music Spanish dance music: the music for a bolero. A famous example was written for full orchestra by Ravel.

3. dress short open jacket: a short jacket, with or without sleeves, worn open over a blouse or shirt

[Late 18th century. < Spanish< bola "ball" (see bola)]
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