Brazilian dance Crossword Clue

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Brazilian dance Crossword Answer

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LAMBADA

(7 letters)

BOSSANOVA

(9 letters)

MAXIXE

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
2. a form of canasta using three decks of cards and six jokers
(verb)
1. dance the samba

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BRAZILIAN (noun)
1. a native or inhabitant of Brazil
DANCE (verb)
1. move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
2. move in a graceful and rhythmical way
DANCE (noun)
1. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
2. an artistic form of nonverbal communication

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

LAMBADA
(7 letters)
BOSSANOVA
(9 letters)
MAXIXE
(6 letters)

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