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tango

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈtæŋ.ɡəʊ/ US  /-ɡoʊ/ (plural tangos)

Definition

an energetic dance from South America for two people, or the music for this danceNames of dancesMusical pieces tango
 
 
verb [I] (tangoed, tangoed)
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