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belly dance

American  

noun

  1. a solo dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by a woman with midriff exposed, emphasizing movements of the pelvis and abdominal muscles.

belly dance British  

noun

  1. a sensuous and provocative dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by women, with undulating movements of the hips and abdomen

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verb

  1. (intr) to perform such a dance

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Other Word Forms

  • belly dancer noun
  • belly dancing noun

Etymology

Origin of belly dance

First recorded in 1895–1900

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