ballerina

/ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ · noun

Meaning

A female ballet dancer
The star female ballet performer in the company
(sometimes derogatory) a male ballet dancer
A ballet flat shoe

Etymology / origin

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Related words

danseuse(English)dancer(English)stripper(English)ballet dancer(English)balletgoer(English)balletomane(English)danseur(English)ballerino(English)pavlova(English)russe(English)odile(English)giselle(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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