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déboulés

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[dey-boo-ley] / deɪ buˈleɪ /

plural noun

Ballet.

  1. small, very quick half-turns executed alternately on each foot, usually in a series in a straight line.

Etymology

Origin of déboulés

< French, noun use of plural past participle of débouler to bolt, make a quick start, equivalent to dé- de- + bouler to roll (transitive)

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