"balum rancum" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|?|nolinkhead=1}} balum rancum
  1. (idiomatic) A dance, performed by a company of prostitutes naked. Tags: idiomatic
    Sense id: en-balum_rancum-en-noun-sgpjAaOt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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