romaika

noun

ro·​ma·​i·​ka
rōˈmāə̇kə
plural -s
: a modern Greek folk dance

Word History

Etymology

New Greek rhōmaikē, from feminine of Rhōmaïkos

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of romaika was in 1768

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“Romaika.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romaika. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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