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belly dance in Malay

tarian gelek

belly dance in Malay: tarian gelek. In English, belly dance means a form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.

Malay words for belly dance

form of dance
tarian gelek

English meaning of belly dance

  1. noun A form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.
  2. verb To perform a belly dance.

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Questions about belly dance in Malay

What is the meaning of belly dance in Malay?
Belly dance in Malay is tarian gelek.
Apakah maksud belly dance dalam bahasa Melayu?
Belly dance: tarian gelek.
What does belly dance mean in English?
Belly dance means a form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.

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