Ballerino

//ˌbæləɹˈiːnoʊ// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The star male ballet performer of a company.

    "As aware as you are, though, consider how much more keenly the leaping ballerinas and ballerinos of the world feel the tow with every move they make."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Italian

Example

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"As aware as you are, though, consider how much more keenly the leaping ballerinas and ballerinos of the world feel the tow with every move they make."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Italian ballerino.

Etymology 2

From Italian Ballerino.

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