Saint Vitus' dance


Saint Vi·tus' dance

noun \-ˈvī-təs-, -ˈvī-tə-səz-\

Definition of SAINT VITUS' DANCE

: chorea —called also Saint Vitus's dance, \same\

Origin of SAINT VITUS' DANCE

St. Vitus, 3d century Christian child martyr
First Known Use: 1621

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