ballon

[Fr. ba-lawn] Origin

bal·lon

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


Origin:
1820–30; < French: literally, balloon
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Ballon is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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ballon
"smoothness in dancing, lightness of step," 1830, from Fr., lit. "balloon" (see balloon).
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