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belly dance in Persian

رقص عربی raqs 'arabi

belly dance in Persian: رقص عربی (raqs 'arabi). In English, belly dance means a form of dance originating in the Middle East and characterized by movements of the torso.

Persian words for belly dance

form of dance
رقص عربی raqs 'arabi

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 Persian

What is the meaning of belly dance in Persian?
Belly dance in Persian is رقص عربی (raqs 'arabi).
معنی belly dance چیست؟
Belly dance: رقص عربی (raqs 'arabi).
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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