flamenco

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: fla=men=co

CIDE DICTIONARY

flamenco, n. 

•  a strongly rhythmic and vigorous style of dancing characteristic of the Andalusian gypsies, characterized by clapping and stamping of feet.  [WordNet 1.5]
•  a strongly rhythmic style of music originating in southern Spain, often improvisatorial, performed by itself, often on a guitar, or as an accompaniment to flamenco dancing.  [PJC]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

flamenco, n. (pl. -os)
1 a style of music played (esp. on the guitar) and sung by Spanish gypsies.
2 a dance performed to this music.

Etymology

Sp., = Flemish