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baile

noun
bai·​le | \ˈbīˌlā\
plural -s

Definition of baile 

Southwest

: dance : a social gathering for dancing specifically : one at which Spanish or Mexican folk dances are performed

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First Known Use of baile

1844, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for baile

Spanish, from bailar to dance, from Old Spanish, modification of Old Provençal balar, from Late Latin ballare

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