danseur noble en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /dɑ̃ːˈsœɹ ˌnɔːbl/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /dɑ̃ˈsœɹ ˌnɔbl/ (General-American) without the cot–caught merger
- /dɑ̃ˈsœɹ ˌnɑbl/ (Canada, General-American, cot-caught-merger)
- /dɐ̃ːˈsœɹ ˌnoːbl/ (Australia, New-Zealand)
- däɴ-sœr′ nôbl′
- /dɑ̃ˈsœɹ ˌnɑbl/ (Canada)
- /dɒ̃ˈsœɹ ˌnɒbl/ (Canada) without the cot–caught merger
- /dɒ̃ˈsœɹ ˌnɑbl/ (Canada, cot-caught-merger)
- /dãˈsœɹ ˌnɔbl/ (Scotland)
- /dɑ̃ˈsœɹ ˌnɒbl/ (Canada)
- /ɖãːˈsœɾ ˌnɔːbl/ (India)
Etymology
Borrowed from French danseur noble.
Meanings
- (historical, qualifier:ballet) A male ballet dancer who projected great nobility of character.
- A male principal dancer who performs at the highest theatrical level, combining grace with ability.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| danseurs nobles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |