calypsos
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calypsos noun
- A type of music and dance that originated in the West Indies (perhaps Trinidad), characterized by improvised lyrics on topical or broadly humorous subjects, often creating satire of current events.
calypsos noun
- A bulbous bog orchid of the genus Calypso, Calypso bulbosa
- A light blue color.
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calypso bulbosafairy-slippertunespicongsongsballadsdittieslyricsdancehalldancypanpipeskwelasea chanteymelodiesplaintivenessscat singing
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