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First Known Use: 1757
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yeara truly bravura performance of the ballet that brought the crowd to its feet
First Known Use: 1920
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: great skill and energy in doing something (such as performing on a stage)
See words that rhyme with bravura Spanish Central: Translation of bravura
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