furiant

noun

fu·​ri·​ant

ˈf(y)u̇rēˌänt

plural -s

: a spirited Bohemian dance tune in ³/₄ time with shifting accents

Word History

Etymology

German & Czech, from Latin furiant-, furians present participle of furiare to rage, from furia madness, fury

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