colcine

/ˈkɒlˌsaɪn, ˈkɔl-/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of traditional Scottish folk dance, typically performed during the autumnal festival of Samhain, especially the ‘Colcannon Hand Dance’.

“During the Samhain festival, the villagers performed a lively colcine to ward off evil spirits.”

Synonyms

  • folk dance
  • traditional dance

Antonyms

  • ballet
  • modern dance