noun
flamenco
fluh-MEHNG-koh
noun
1
A passionate style of Spanish music and dance from the Andalusia region, marked by guitar, singing, hand-clapping, and fast footwork.
"They watched a flamenco performance in a small Seville club."
How to Use Flamenco
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dramatic Spanish dance and music tradition, known for its intense rhythm and expressive movement.
Word Forms
flamencoed past tense, flamencos plural, flamencos singular
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish flamenco, originally meaning "Fleming"/"Flemish" — the connection to the dance style is debated among etymologists.