taglioni

/tɑːɡliˈɒni/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a family of Italian dancers, particularly the ballet family that included Maria Taglioni and her father Philippe.

“The museum dedicated an exhibit to the life and work of the famous Taglioni family.”

2. proper noun

A surname of Italian origin

“She changed her last name to Taglioni after marrying her Italian husband.”

Synonyms

  • ballerina
  • ballet dancer

Antonyms

  • non-dancer