calusar

noun

ca·​lu·​sar

kəˌlüˈshär

plural calusari

-ärē

sometimes capitalized

: a Romanian hobbyhorse dance done by members of a sworn brotherhood in wild steps and fierce mock combat

Word History

Etymology

Romanian caluşar, from caluş hobbyhorse

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