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Apache devil dance

noun
\-chēˈd-\

Definition of Apache devil dance 

: a dance of the Apache Indian gahe in which the performer crouches with arms in angular position and the knees turned outward and jumps in even rhythm with both feet at the same time or at intervals with one leg extended and a jumping movement on the other foot

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