chiapanecas

noun

chia·​pa·​ne·​cas
chēˌäpəˈnākəs
variants or chapanecas
-kəs
or less commonly chapaneca
ˌchäpəˈnākə
plural chiapanecas or chapanecas
: a mestizo girls' dance from the Mexican state of Chiapas with hops, waltz steps, and hand clapping

Word History

Etymology

Spanish feminine plural (chiapanecas) or singular (chiapaneca) of chiapaneco of Chiapas, from Chiapas, state of Mexico

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“Chiapanecas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiapanecas. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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