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devil dances

devil dances is the plural of devil dance.

Meaning of devil dance

Noun

devil dance (plural devil dances)

  1. A lively masked and costumed dance associated with some sects of Tibetan Buddhism, often offering moral instruction relating to compassion for sentient beings.
  2. An Apache dance in which dancers take the role of mountain spirits, intended to protect against disease and enemies.

Questions about devil dances

What is devil dances the plural of?
Devil dances is the plural of devil dance.

Words near devil dances in the dictionary

  1. devil bolts
  2. devil chase
  3. devil dance
  4. devil dancer
  5. devil dancers
  6. devil dances
  7. devil dancing
  8. devil devil
  9. devil devils
  10. devil dodger
  11. devil dodgers

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