belly dance
noun
a solo dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by a woman with midriff exposed, emphasizing movements of the pelvis and abdominal muscles.
Also called
danse du ventre.
Origin of belly dance
First recorded in 1895–1900
OTHER WORDS FROM belly dance
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Example sentences from the Web for belly dance
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British Dictionary definitions for belly dance
belly dance
noun
a sensuous and provocative dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by women, with undulating movements of the hips and abdomen
verb belly-dance
(intr)
to perform such a dance