highland fling

/ˌhaɪlənd flɪŋ/
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Other forms: highland flings

Definitions of highland fling
  1. noun
    a vigorous Scottish reel
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    type of:
    Scottish reel, reel
    a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps
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