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bolero

Syllabification: (bo·le·ro)
Pronunciation: /bəˈle(ə)rō/
Definition of bolero

noun (plural boleros)

  • 1a Spanish dance in simple triple time.
  • a piece of music for the bolero dance.
  • 2 (also bolero jacket) a woman’s short open jacket.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Spanish

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