"bomba" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Spanish bomba. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|bomba}} Spanish bomba Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bomba (uncountable)
  1. (music) A form of traditional drumming, and an associated form of dance, from Puerto Rico. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-bomba-en-noun-pCrg5uSJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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