Main Entry:

fla·men·co

Pronunciation:

\flə-ˈmeŋ-(ˌ)kō\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural fla·men·cos

Etymology:

Spanish, from flamenco of the Gypsies, literally, Flemish, from Middle Dutch Vlaminc Fleming

Date:

1896

1: a vigorous rhythmic dance style of the Andalusian Gypsies ; also : a dance in flamenco style2: music or song suitable to accompany a flamenco dance