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bayadere

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ba·ya·dere  (b-dîr, -dâr)
n.
A fabric with contrasting horizontal stripes.
[French bayadère, from Portuguese bailadeira, dancer, from bailar, to dance, from Late Latin ballre; see ball2.]
bayadere [ˌbaɪəˈdɪə -ˈdɛə]
n
1. (Non-Christian Religions / Hinduism) a dancing girl, esp one serving in a Hindu temple
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a fabric or design with horizontal stripes, esp of a bright colour
adj
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) (of fabric, etc.) having horizontal stripes
[via French from Portuguese bailadeira dancing girl, from bailar to dance, from Latin ballāre; see ball2]


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