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danzón

noun
dan·zón | \ dänˈsȯn \
plural danzones\-sōˌnās \

Definition of danzón 

: a peasant dance specifically : a native Cuban dance of African origin now popularized in Vera Cruz, Mexico

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History and Etymology for danzón

American Spanish, augmentative of Spanish danza dance

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