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bal⋅lon

[Fr. ba-lawn]
–noun Ballet.
the lightness and grace of movement that make a dancer appear buoyant.
Also, balon.


Origin:
1820–30; < F: lit., balloon
bal·lon   (bā-lôɴ')   
n.  Buoyancy or lightness in movement that allows a dancer to rise and fall smoothly.

[French, balloon; see balloon.]
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