pirouette

Meanings

Noun

A whirling or turning on the toes in dancing, primarily in ballet.
The whirling about of a horse.

Verb

To perform a pirouette; to whirl on the toes, like a dancer.

Origin

Borrowed from French pirouette, see there for more; attested since 1706.

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