D defs.my
Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Tango

/(tăṉ"gō; Sp. täṉ"gō)/ · Tan·go · IPA /ˈtæ̝ŋɡoʊ̯/
01 n. A difficult dance in two-four time characterized by graceful posturing, frequent pointing positions, and a great variety of steps, includin…
pl. Tangos ((-gōz))
  1. 1.
    A difficult dance in two-four time characterized by graceful posturing, frequent pointing positions, and a great variety of steps, including the cross step and turning steps. The dance is of Spanish origin, and is believed to have been in its original form a part of the fandango.