malaguena

noun ma·la·gue·na \ˌma-lə-ˈgān-yə, ˌmä-\

Definition of MALAGUENA

: a folk tune native to Málaga that is similar to a fandango

: a Spanish dance for couples that is similar to a fandango

Spanish malagueña, from feminine of malagueño of Málaga, from Málaga

First Known Use: circa 1883

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