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Nu⋅re⋅yev

[noo-rey-ef, -ev; Russ. noo-ryey-yif]
–noun
Rudolf (Ha⋅me⋅to⋅vich) [khuh-mye-tuh-vyich] , 1938–93, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer; Austrian citizen 1982.
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Nu·re·yev   (nŏŏr'ĭ-yěf, nŏŏ-rā'-)   
Russian-born ballet dancer and choreographer. Noted for his athletic grace, stage presence, and partnership with Margot Fonteyn, he was the most celebrated male dancer of his day.
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