plural boleros
Definition of bolero
1
: a Spanish dance characterized by sharp turns, stamping of the feet, and sudden pauses in a position with one arm arched over the head
also
: music in ³/₄ time for a bolero
2
: a loose waist-length jacket open at the front
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The first known use of bolero was in 1787
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