flamenco

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun guitar music composed for dancing the flamenco
  2. noun a style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian Gypsies; vigorous and rhythmic with clapping and stamping of feet

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish flamenco, from Middle Dutch vlaminc (“Fleming”) (> Dutch Vlaming).

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