"circle dance" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: circle dances [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} circle dance (plural circle dances)
  1. A style of social dance done in a circle, semicircle or a curved line to musical accompaniment. Categories (topical): Dances Synonyms: chain dance

Inflected forms

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