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sun dance

noun, often capitalized S&D

Definition of SUN DANCE

:  a solo or group solstice rite of American Indians
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First Known Use of SUN DANCE

1849

Rhymes with SUN DANCE

advance, barn dance, by chance, clog dance, closed stance, finance, freelance, lap dance, line dance, main chance, New France, romance, round dance, snake dance, square dance, step dance, sword dance, tap dance, tea dance, toe dance, war dance

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