"ballerino" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌbæləɹˈiːnoʊ/ Forms: ballerinos [plural]
Rhymes: -iːnəʊ Etymology: From Italian ballerino. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|it|ballerino}} Italian ballerino Head templates: {{en-noun}} ballerino (plural ballerinos)
  1. The star male ballet performer of a company. Categories (topical): Dance, Male people, Occupations Related terms: ballerina Translations (Translations): baletnik [masculine] (Polish)

Inflected forms

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