hambo

[ hahm-boo ]

noun

, plural ham·bos.

1. a Swedish folk dance in three-quarter time, originating in the 16th century.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hambo¹

1920–25; < Swedish, dial. shortening of Hanebo parish in Hälsingland, Sweden, after which the dance is named

Example Sentences

"Hambo" was the business adviser and director, and sometimes materialized, which the others did not.

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