"Macarena" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌmækəˈɹaɪnə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌmɑkəˈɹeɪnə/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Macarena.wav [Southern-England] Forms: Macarenas [plural]
enPR: măʹkərī'nə, mäʹkərā'nə Etymology: From the Spanish female given name Macarena, which is the title of a well-known song from 1993 by Spanish duo Los del Río. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|-}} Spanish, {{m|es|Macarena}} Macarena Head templates: {{en-noun}} Macarena (plural Macarenas)
  1. (often preceded by definite article) A particular line dance with a set of simple arm movements and exaggerated hip motion performed to a fast Latin rhythm. Wikipedia link: Los del Río, Macarena (song) Categories (topical): Dances Synonyms: macarena

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