malaguena

[mal-uh-geyn-yuh, ‑-gweyn‑]

noun

1. a Spanish dance similar to the fandango, originating in Málaga.

malagueña

/ ˌmæləˈɡeɪnjə /

noun

1. a Spanish dance similar to the fandango

Word History and Origins

Origin of malagueña¹

1880–85; < Spanish malagueña (feminine) of Málaga; for suffix Madrileño

Word History and Origins

Origin of malagueña¹

Spanish: of or from _Málaga