NAUTCH

nautch, nauch, nautch dance

(noun) an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nautch (plural nautches)

A dance in South Asia, performed by professional dancing girls. [from 18th c.]

Anagrams

• chaunt

Source: Wiktionary


Nautch, n. Etym: [Hind. nach, fr. Skr. n dance.]

Definition: An entertainment consisting chiefly of dancing by professional dancing (or Nautch) girls. [India]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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