farandole

noun

far·​an·​dole ˈfer-ən-ˌdōl How to pronounce farandole (audio)
ˈfa-rən-
1
: a lively Provençal dance in which men and women hold hands, form a chain, and follow a leader through a serpentine course
2
: music in sextuple time for a farandole

Word History

Etymology

French farandole, from Occitan farandoulo

First Known Use

1863, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of farandole was in 1863

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“Farandole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/farandole. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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