fandango
[ fan-dang-goh ]
/ fænˈdæŋ goʊ /
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noun, plural fan·dan·gos.
a lively Spanish or Spanish American dance in triple time, performed by a man and woman playing castanets.
a piece of music for such a dance or one having its rhythm.
(especially in the southwest U.S.) a ball or dance.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1765–70; <Spanish, of uncertain origin, perhaps from Portuguese fadango (unattested), from fado fado
Words nearby fandango
fancy-pants, fancy woman, fancywork, fan dance, fandangle, fandango, fan delta, F and Gs, fandom, F. & T., fane
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British Dictionary definitions for fandango
fandango
/ (fænˈdæŋɡəʊ) /
noun plural -gos
an old Spanish courtship dance in triple time between a couple who dance closely and provocatively
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
Word Origin for fandango
C18: from Spanish, of uncertain origin
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