tarantism

tar·an·tism

noun \ˈta-rən-ˌti-zəm\

Definition of TARANTISM

: a dancing mania or malady of late medieval Europe

Origin of TARANTISM

New Latin tarantismus, from Taranto, Italy

First Known Use: circa 1656

Rhymes with TARANTISM

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tar·an·tism

noun \ˈtar-ən-ˌtiz-əm\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of TARANTISM

: a dancing mania or malady of late medieval Europe popularly regarded as being caused by the bite of the European tarantula (Lycosa tarentula)