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hula

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
hu·la 
          Listen to the pronunciation of hula
Pronunciation:
\ˈhü-lə\
Variant(s):
also hu·la–hu·la 
          Listen to the pronunciation of hula–hula \ˌhü-lə-ˈhü-lə\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Hawaiian
Date:
1825
: a sinuous Polynesian dance characterized by rhythmic movement of the hips and mimetic gestures with the hands and often accompanied by chants and rhythmic drumming
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