A large rounded shape or bulge, especially in architecture or textile design; also a ballet term for apparent weightlessness.
From French 'ballon' (balloon, large round object), derived from Italian 'ballone.' Used in fashion and dance terminology from the 17th century onward.
In ballet, 'ballon' describes the magical quality where dancers seem to hover in mid-air—it's less about how high you jump and more about making it look effortless.
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