English Explanatory Dictionary

lion dance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional Chinese dance where performers mimic a lion's movements in a lion costume.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-lion dance.wav

Word forms

lion dance lion dances

Etymology

Calque from Chinese 獅子舞／狮子舞 (shīziwǔ).

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