"arwhoolie" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ɑɹˈhuːli/, /ɑːˈhuːli/ Forms: arwhoolies [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} arwhoolie (plural arwhoolies)
  1. (music) A slow, introspective African-American song type that has its origin in solo work songs, featuring a meandering melody, irregular rhythms, and various forms of wordless vocalization. Categories (topical): Music Synonyms: field holler, arhoolie
    Sense id: en-arwhoolie-en-noun-Uzht4tbG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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