Batuque

/bɑːˈtuːk/ noun

A Brazilian martial art or dance form that combines fighting techniques with rhythmic movement, similar to capoeira.

From Bantu languages of Angola and Congo, reflecting African roots in Brazilian culture; entered English through Portuguese and Brazilian cultural documentation.

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