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balletomane

Pronunciation: /ˈbalɪtəʊˌmeɪn/

Definition of balletomane

noun

  • a ballet enthusiast.

Derivatives

balletomania

Pronunciation: /-ˈmeɪnɪə/

noun

Origin:

1920s: from ballet + Greek manēs 'mad'

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