alegrias

noun plural but singular or plural in construction

ale·​gri·​as

ˌa-lə-ˈgrē-əs,

ˌä-

: a solo flamenco dance performed by a woman and marked by many intricate heelwork variations

Word History

Etymology

Spanish alegrías, plural of alegría, literally, gaiety, happiness

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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