balletomania

/ (ˌbælɪtəʊˈmeɪnɪə) /

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noun

passionate enthusiasm for ballet

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Derived forms of balletomania

balletomane (ˈbælɪtəʊˌmeɪn), noun

Word Origin for balletomania

C20: from ballet + -o- + -mania

Words nearby balletomania

ballet blanc, ballet flat, ballet master, ballet mistress, balletomane, balletomania, ballet slipper, ballet suite, ballett, ballet-wrap cardigan, ball fern

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