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Bayadere

Baˊya-dere′

,
Noun.
[F., from Pg.
bailadeira
a female dancer,
bailar
to dance.]
A female dancer in the East Indies.
[Written also
bajadere
.]

Definition 2024


bayadère

bayadère

See also: bayadere

English

Noun

bayadère (plural bayadères)

  1. A Hindu dancing-girl.

French

Etymology

From Portuguese bailadeira.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bajadɛʁ/

Noun

bayadère f (plural bayadères)

  1. bayadère, dancing-girl

Adjective

bayadère m, f (plural bayadères)

  1. having colourful stripes