Little Egypt

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English

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Etymology 1

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From the stage name used by at least three popular belly dancers from the late 1800s through to the early 1900s.

Noun

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Little Egypt (plural Little Egypts)

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  1. (dated) A female belly dancer.

Etymology 2

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Proper noun

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Little Egypt

  1. (informal) Southern Illinois.
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