tarantist

tar·ant·ism

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tar-uh n-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈtær ənˌtɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tar-uh n-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈtær ənˌtɪz əm/

Definition of tarantist word

noun tarantist a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula. 1

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Origin of tarantist

First appearance:

before 1630

One of the 42% oldest English words

From the New Latin word tarantismus, dating back to 1630-40. See Taranto, -ism

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tarantist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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