entrechat

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English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French entrechat, from Italian (capriola) intrecciata (interlaced jump), from in- + treccia (plait).

Noun

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entrechat (plural entrechats)

  1. (ballet) A manoeuvre whereby the performer jumps up and strikes the heels together a number of times.

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French

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Etymology

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From Italian intrecciato, past participle of intrecciare.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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entrechat m (plural entrechats)

  1. (dance) entrechat
  2. (humorous) leap, bound

Descendants

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  • English: entrechat

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