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bolero


bo·le·ro

noun \bə-ˈler-(ˌ)ō, -ˈle-rō\
plural bo·le·ros

Definition of BOLERO

1
: a Spanish dance characterized by sharp turns, stamping of the feet, and sudden pauses in a position with one arm arched over the head; also : music in 3⁄4 time for a bolero
2
: a loose waist-length jacket open at the front
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Origin of BOLERO

Spanish
First Known Use: 1787

Other Dance Terms

attitude, honor, saltatory, sashay, taw

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