belly dance

/ˌbɛli ˈdæns/
/ˈbɛli dɑns/
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Definitions of belly dance
  1. noun
    a Middle Eastern dance in which the dancer makes sensuous movements of the hips and abdomen
    synonyms: belly dancing, danse du ventre
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    type of:
    choreography, stage dancing
    a show involving artistic dancing
  2. verb
    perform a belly dance
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    type of:
    dance, trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe
    move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
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