war dance

war dance

n. A dance performed before a battle or as a celebration after a victory, as in traditional Native American societies.

war dance

n 1. (Anthropology & Ethnology) a ceremonial dance performed before going to battle or after victory, esp by certain North American Indian peoples 2. (Dancing) a dance representing warlike action

war′ dance`

n. (formerly among American Indians) a dance prior to going into battle or in celebration of a victory. [1705–15, Amer.]

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war dance - a ceremonial dance performed before a battle or after a victoryceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing - a dance that is part of a religious ritual

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