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folklorico

American  
[fohk-lawr-i-koh, -lohr-] / foʊkˈlɔr ɪ koʊ, -ˈloʊr- /
Or folklórico

noun

  1. Mexican folk dancing, especially a program or repertoire of such dances.


adjective

  1. containing, using, or performing folklorico.

    a visiting folklorico dance troupe.

Etymology

Origin of folklorico

First recorded in 1940–45; from Spanish folklórico “folkloristic, folk” (adjective), equivalent to folklor(e) (from English ) + -ico adjective suffix; see -ic

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Victoria Hinojosa has been a Special Heart for about three years and is the center of the group’s ballet folklorico performances, plays the guitar and takes art classes.

From Seattle Times May 27, 2024

The folklorico dancers are going to come out wearing black veils, black traditional dresses, holding candles.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2022

They’ll again tour with his wife Kareli’s ballet folklorico company.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 11, 2022

After her folklorico began in 1975, the number of Dallas groups celebrating Latino culture started to grow.

From Washington Times Oct. 28, 2018

Even today, she spends a few hours working there, calling potential donors to help support the folklorico group.

From Washington Times Oct. 28, 2018

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