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flamenco

/fləˈmɛŋkoʊ/
/fləˈmɛnkəʊ/
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Other forms: flamencos

Definitions of flamenco
  1. noun
    a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet
    synonyms: gypsy dancing
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    type of:
    social dancing
    dancing as part of a social occasion
  2. noun
    guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco
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    type of:
    dance music
    music to dance to
Pronunciation
US
/fləˈmɛŋkoʊ/
UK
/fləˈmɛnkəʊ/
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