balletomania
/ (ˌbælɪtəʊˈmeɪnɪə) /
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noun
passionate enthusiasm for ballet
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Derived forms of balletomania
balletomane (ˈbælɪtəʊˌmeɪn), nounWord 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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