ballabile

noun

bal·​la·​bi·​le

bäˈläbəˌlā

plural -s

: a dance in classic ballet performed by the corps de ballet by itself or with the principal dancers

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from ballare to dance (from Late Latin) + -abile -able

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